Field Service Engineer- Grand Forks/Fargo, North Dakota

Abbott • Fargo, ND

10d • Remote

About The Position

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. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers. This position is remote. Territory: Grand Forks or Fargo, North Dakota. The incumbent can live in either location within North Dakota. Travel up to 30%. Must have a Valid Driver’s License. We’re hiring a Field Service Engineer within our Diagnostics Division. This is a field-based, remote role that covers Buffalo, Greater New York area. 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 40 % 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

• 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 and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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