Capital Equipment Service Engineer

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. With a portfolio of leading, science-based offerings in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott serves people in more than 130 countries and employs approximately 100,000 people.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• Install and support medical equipment (highly advanced computer based systems) for the ABT new  product line (e.g. cardiac mapping and related products) and ensure service agreements and warranty obligations are fulfilled.
• The reporting line is into the Headquarter Brussels. Brussels is responsible for training and development, assignments and appraisals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hardware/software field support : includes system installation, maintenance, calibration, upgrades, troubleshooting and repair, also includes demo system maintenance and preparation for congresses.
• Complete field service documentation/records and communicate/disperse service information to the proper departments.
• Provide support and technical assistance for in-house training courses and congresses.
• Provide system maintenance and troubleshooting training to biomedical engineering departments.
• Extensive European travel required based on adhoc request, sometimes with short notice.

EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES:

• Preferred but not essential Bachelor degree in electronics, engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years medical electronics service or related field service.
• Strong communication skills : verbal and written.
• English is a must, any additional European languages is a plus.
• Strong electronic and mechanical skills including troubleshooting.
• Computer skills : Ms Office, Linux
• Requires occasional lifting of products and material related to installation of the systems.
• Familiarity with cathlab and operating room procedures and protocol would be a plus.
• Experience with medical devices and software based medical systems would be a plus.
• Ability to be flexible and respond to situations at short notice.
• Able to work independently in a fast environment with little supervision

Interested? Please click on APPLY and send us your application along with your CV.

Find out more about Abbott in Belgium: https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en/belgium

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