Abbott

Capital Equipment Service Engineer / Field Service Engineer Lancashire

United Kingdom

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Lancashire (Onsite)
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Salary: N/A (Base pay is not specified)
  • Description: The Capital Equipment Service Engineer will handle the installation, upgrading, repair, and preventive maintenance of capital equipment within Abbott’s medical product portfolio. This role is crucial for supporting Abbott’s advanced medical technologies and ensuring customer satisfaction through service excellence. The engineer will work closely with the central dispatch team for scheduling service activities and collaborate with local sales and clinical staff to boost revenues and profitability.

Requirements

  • Experience in medical electronics service or a related field.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in electronic and mechanical troubleshooting.
  • Computer skills: MS Office, Windows.
  • Ability to occasionally lift products (up to 25kg) and materials related to system installations.
  • Familiarity with Cathlab and operating room procedures and protocols is a plus.
  • Experience with medical devices and software-based medical systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Hardware/Software Field Support:
    • System installation
    • Maintenance
    • Calibration
    • Upgrades
    • Troubleshooting
    • Repair
    • Demo system maintenance
    • Preparation for congresses
  • Scheduling: Coordinate with the central dispatch team and local sales/clinical staff for optimal scheduling of field interventions.
  • Technical Assistance: Provide support and technical assistance for in-house training courses and congresses.
  • Training: Offer system maintenance and troubleshooting training to customer biomedical engineering departments and Abbott sales and field clinical staff.

Company Information

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Superb defined contribution pension scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance
  • Flexible benefits scheme

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Skills

Medical electronics
Troubleshooting
Mechanical skills
Electronic skills
MS Office
Windows
Customer service
System installation
Calibration
Upgrades
Repair
Demo maintenance
Training

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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