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.

In Germany, Abbott has more than 4,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, manufacturing, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Hanover, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wetzlar, Eschborn, Cologne, Jena and Hamburg.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of

• An attractive benefits package

• 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.

• A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry

• To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team

• Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication

• Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Abbott Gmbh legal Entity

We are looking for an Automation Technical Specialist (m/w/d)

For this position we are hiring on a field based position in Europe, Middle East and Africa

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

Manage all aspects of a large scale and complex project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, communicate, and implement an operational plan for completing an automation project; monitor progress and performance against the project plan; resolve operational problems, minimize delays.

• Serve ast the subject matter expert and provide automation hardware solution implementation services

• Work with team member to prepare designs and work specifications

• Assist with development of schedules and lead a local team of service specialists to provide on-site services to receive and accept the product shipment, transport to the laboratory location, assemble and test the automation solution

• Estimate costs, resources, and time required to complete.

• Participate in project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.

• Provide subject matter expert level support to the local field service teams post implementation for any support escalations.

• Must be able to multi-task and coordinate with a complex network of departments throughout all levels of an organization such as sales representatives,lab managers,project managers,construction contractors,facilities directors,internal and external vendors and contractors,and senior level management as needed.

• Responsible for implementing and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor degree required with preferred areas in technical systems or related field.

• Candidates must demonstrate strong knowledge of general automation systems,instrument or product field service experience,and have demonstrated successful customer service performance.

• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics. Minimum of 2-5 years of formal instrument and/or automation field service experience is required.

• Familiarity with laboratory workflow and operations preferred. Experience with ADD's instrument systems a strong plus.

• Excellent communication, organization, project management, consulting knowledge, and attention to detail required.

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.

We ask for your understanding that we only consider online applications via our online application portal. Applications by email or post cannot be processed. Original documents will not be returned.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com