Job: Field-Service Engineer Internship

Company : Abbott; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Part time

Job summary

Abbott Core Diagnostics in Johannesburg is seeking a Service Engineer Intern to gain hands-on exposure to installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and servicing of advanced diagnostic instruments, while learning from experienced field service professionals.

You will perform system installations, support upgrades, and develop technical expertise on Abbott diagnostic instruments in a collaborative environment with service teams.

Qualifications

• Completed (i.e you cannot be currently studying) - National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform system installations, repairs and servicing at customer sites.
• Support major product upgrades on diagnostic systems.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and service support.
• Assist customers with basic operational and troubleshooting guidance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer support.
• Deliver proactive maintenance and service interventions.
• Develop technical expertise on Abbott diagnostic instruments and technologies.

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering

National Diploma or Degree in Clinical Engineering

National Diploma or Degree in Mechatronics Engineering

National Diploma or Degree in Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Abbott Core Diagnostics is seeking a Service Engineer Intern to join our Johannesburg team.Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics worldwide, supporting healthcare professionals with critical information used to diagnose and monitor hundreds of medical conditions.As a Service Engineer Intern, you will receive hands‑on exposure to the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and servicing of advanced diagnostic instruments while working alongside experienced field service professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform system installations, repairs, and servicing at customer sites.
• Support major product upgrades on diagnostic systems.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and service support.
• Assist customers with basic operational and troubleshooting guidance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer support.
• Deliver proactive maintenance and service interventions.
• Develop technical expertise on Abbott diagnostic instruments and technologies.

Qualifications

• Completed ( i.e you cannot be currently studying ) - National Diploma or Degree in:
• Electrical Engineering
• Clinical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering

Hiring organization

Abbott

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

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