Field Service Automation Engineer (San Francisco, CA)

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:About AbbottAbbott 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 AbbottAt 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.Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.Tuition reimbursement, the student debt program and 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 OpportunityThis position is a remote position.Qualified candidates must currently live in the San Francisco, CA area.Able to travel up towards to 75%What You’ll Work OnThe Automation Support Professional is the primary automation account contact covering both technical support and customer experience. The position provides on-going proactive product support for assigned accounts. The customer experience aspect of this role will focus on increasing customer loyalty; securing retention; and driving value expansion at assigned accounts.Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.Provides technical Level I and Level II phone and on-site support to proactively maintain product performance or resolve customer complaints for hardware; software; and reagent issues.Level I support is defined to a specific set of error codes that could be repaired in less than1.5 hrs.Level II support is defined as any error code excluding Level I that would be resolved in more than 1.5 hrs.Performs proactive service support activities to maintain system performance.Applies standard troubleshooting tools or concepts to identify the real issue and its root cause.Determines level of urgency of service support requests; develops recommendations and implement solutions that reflect customer and Abbott business need.Record accurate and timely documentation of customer complaints and the action taken to resolve the concern.Plan and prioritize customer visits and activities to do in each account.Prepare, schedule, and execute training events with customers to improve customer self-sufficiency by developing the customer’s ability to troubleshoot/repair analyzers and increase knowledge of component replacement and assays.Coordinate order delivery and billing of products and/or services in assigned accounts. Monitor inventory and replenish accordingly.Partner with the Enterprise Account Manager and/or Sales Executive to develop account-specific labstrategy and execution throughout the commercial cycle and participate in customer business reviews.Understand the competitive landscape of assigned accounts or territory and leverage it to maximizebusiness opportunities.Develop/preserve strong relationships to gain meaningful insights that will allow for value expansion opportunities.Responsible for achieving revenue generation goals in assigned accounts.Accountable for customer satisfaction; loyalty and value expansion revenue in assigned accounts.Divides on parts utilization within the pre-approved budget range for the role. Parts utilization decisions outside of the pre-approved budget range require management approval. Accountable for on-hand trunk inventory accuracy.Critical contribution to the effectiveness of the CAPA system with responsibility for accurate documentation of customer complaints and the actions taken to resolve those concernsRequired QualificationsAssociate's Degree or equivalent experience.Minimum Experience / Training Required.2 years of relevant experience with instrumentation utilized in a laboratory environment.2 years of experience interfacing with customers.

• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: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 , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $31.60 – $63.20/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY: Support ServicesDIVISION: CRLB Core LabLOCATION: United States of America : RemoteADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: Yes, 75 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT 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 basisAbbott 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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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