Field Service Engineer II - Baton Rouge, LA

Abbott • Baton Rouge, LA

6d • Remote

About The Position

This position is remote and covers the Baton Rouge, LA territory. The incumbent can live within the territory. Travel up to 25%. Must have a Valid Driver’s License. We’re hiring a Field Service Engineer II within our Diagnostics Division. This is a field-based, remote role that covers the Baton Rouge, LA territory. As a Field Service Engineer II, you’ll support customers as a trusted technical expert, responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting diagnostic instruments while ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction. You’ll manage your territory, resolve complex issues, and partner cross-functionally to deliver exceptional service and achieve business goals. Your work ensures reliable diagnostics that directly impact patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in Engineering or Laboratory Technology.
• Ability to travel 25 % within the assigned territory.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with laboratory instrumentation
• Ability to work independently and thrive in team environments
• Proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet) and remote computing tools (VPN, remote troubleshooting)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete installations, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs on assigned instruments to ensure optimal performance and compliance with quality standards.
• Diagnose technical problems across multiple complex instruments, document resolutions accurately, and close service calls within defined timelines.
• Manage customer issues from start to resolution or escalation, deliver superior service, and build strong relationships through proactive communication.
• Plan and prioritize service visits, maintain accurate inventory, and support on-call rotation, after-hour coverage, and travel for training or critical account support.
• Follow all regulatory, quality system, and laboratory safety guidelines during service activities; maintain accurate documentation for audits.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to meet business goals and provide guidance to other Field Service Representatives to strengthen team capability.
• Meet targets for service sales, cost of service, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for assigned accounts.
• Utilize remote support tools to maximize instrument uptime and maintain certifications through ongoing training and development.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• The Freedom 2 Save student debt program
• FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• 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 company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level