Abbott AG

Switzerland > Baar : Neuhofstrasse 23

6 hours ago

Field Service Engineer – Laboratory Diagnostics (m/f/d)

09 April 2026
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Switzerland > Baar : Neuhofstrasse 23

Job summary

Join Abbott, a global leader in healthcare innovation. Enjoy a supportive work environment and career growth opportunities.

Tasks

Install and maintain diagnostic instruments at client sites.
Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
Train users and support sales during customer visits.

Skills

Degree in Biomedical Engineering or related technical field.
Strong communication skills and customer-oriented mindset.
Fluent in French and good English for documentation.

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About the job

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry

To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team

Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication

The Position

Field Service Engineer – Laboratory Diagnostics (m/f/d)

Region Lausanne | Home-office based

Abbott AG, based in Baar (Switzerland), is currently hiring a Field Service Engineer / Service Technician (m/f/d) for the Core Lab Division, covering the Lausanne region and Western Switzerland.

This position is home-office based in the Lausanne area.

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be the technical expert for Abbott’s laboratory diagnostic instruments and automation systems and the main technical contact for our customers on site.

What you will do:

Install laboratory instruments at customer sites

Perform safety checks and preventive maintenance

Troubleshoot instruments and reagents

Train users and perform customer instructions

Carry out hardware and software updates

Plan and execute scheduled maintenance visits

Support sales colleagues during joint customer visits

Manage spare parts independently

What we are looking for:

Degree in Biomedical Engineering
or completed technical training in medical technology, electronics or electromechanics or similar education

Confident use of modern IT systems; basic network knowledge is an advantage

Strong communication skills and customer-oriented mindset

Structured, solution-driven way of working

Good English skills (spoken and written – internal communication, documentation)

Fluent French (daily customer communication)

Willingness to travel within Switzerland, including occasional multi-day assignments

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Field Services

DIVISION:

CRLB Core Lab

LOCATION:

Switzerland > Baar : Neuhofstrasse 23

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 75 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: