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Field Service Engineer II- Milwaukee, WI

Abbott · Milwaukee, WI · $26.50–$53.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about the most complex piece of equipment you've repaired. How did you find the problem?

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on depth with electro-mechanical systems.

How do you explain a repair and its cause to lab staff who aren't engineers?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly and build the lab's confidence in the instrument.

Tell me about a time you learned a new system quickly through training or manuals.

What they are checking: Whether they can learn new instruments fast, since the product line keeps changing.

Field service means driving, early starts and some after-hours work. What makes you a fit for that?

What they are checking: Whether they understand and can sustain the demands of a field role in southeast Wisconsin.

What would you do

A hospital lab in Milwaukee has its main analyzer down on a Friday night. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they respond with urgency and keep the customer informed since patient results are waiting.

A customer is frustrated because the same problem keeps coming back. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they dig for root cause and escalate to tech support instead of repeating quick fixes.

About the work

How would you troubleshoot a lab analyzer that's giving results the lab thinks are off?

What they are checking: Whether they separate instrument faults from reagent, sample or operator issues in a logical way.

What safety steps do you take when working on equipment that handles patient samples?

What they are checking: Whether they follow biohazard and electrical safety practices without shortcuts.

How do you manage your parts inventory and schedule across a territory?

What they are checking: Whether they plan ahead so they arrive with the right parts and avoid repeat visits.

How do you keep service documentation accurate when you're busy?

What they are checking: Whether they treat records as part of the job, which matters for regulated labs.

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The full job description

As published by Abbott.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. 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. 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. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: • 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 and 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. The Opportunity • This position is remote. • Territory: Milwaukee, WI . The incumbent can live within the territory. • Travel up to 40%. • 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 Milwaukee, WI. 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. What You’ll Work On • Install and Maintain Diagnostic Systems: Complete installations, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs on assigned instruments to ensure optimal performance and compliance with quality standards. • Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues: Diagnose technical problems across multiple complex instruments, document resolutions accurately, and close service calls within defined timelines. • Own Customer Satisfaction: Manage customer issues from start to resolution or escalation, deliver superior service, and build strong relationships through proactive communication. • Manage Territory Effectively: Plan and prioritize service visits, maintain accurate inventory, and support on-call rotation, after-hour coverage, and travel for training or critical account support. • Ensure Compliance and Safety: Follow all regulatory, quality system, and laboratory safety guidelines during service activities; maintain accurate documentation for audits. • Collaborate and Mentor: Partner with cross-functional teams to meet business goals and provide guidance to other Field Service Representatives to strengthen team capability. • Achieve Business Metrics: Meet targets for service sales, cost of service, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for assigned accounts. • Continuous Improvement: Utilize remote support tools to maximize instrument uptime and maintain certifications through ongoing training and development. Required Qualifications: • 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. Experience Preferred: • 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. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com 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 $26.50 – $53.00/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Support Services DIVISION: CRLB Core Lab LOCATION: United States of America : Remote ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 50 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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