Associate Technical Specialist - Automation - Core Diagnostics - Europe

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Location: Rome preferred, open to other locations in Italy (weekly access to a major hub airport required)
Contract: Full-time
Travel: Up to 85% across Europe & EEMEAP

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader helping people live more fully at every stage of life. With a diverse portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition and pharmaceuticals, our 100,000+ colleagues make a difference in more than 160 countries.
Within our Diagnostics Division, we are growing our Automation expertise and are looking for an Associate Technical Specialist - Automation to support complex projects across Europe & EEMEAP.

The role

In this highly visible and hands-on role, you will work at the heart of Abbott's automation projects, leading installations, supporting customers on site and acting as a technical expert for some of our most advanced solutions.

This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career technical professional who enjoys problem-solving, working directly with customers and spending significant time in the field.
Important: This role involves extensive travel (up to 85%). Candidates must be able to reach a major airport hub on a weekly basis.

What you'll do

* Lead on-site automation installations across Europe & EEMEAP
* Provide advanced service support and troubleshooting for automation and informatics solutions
* Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues
* Support project preparation, site inspections and tender activities
* Monitor instrument performance and contribute to service recovery plans
* Deliver technical training and coaching to Abbott colleagues and customers
* Contribute to continuous improvement by analysing existing solutions and proposing enhancements
* Work in full compliance with Abbott quality and regulatory standards

What you'll bring

* Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Biomedical, Electronics, Mechanical, Medical Technology or similar
* Around 1+ year of experience in technical service, field service or a comparable role
* Strong customer-facing and communication skills
* Confidence working independently in dynamic, on-site environments
* Fluent English (additional languages are a plus)
* High flexibility and willingness to travel extensively

Why join Abbott?

* Exposure to international automation projects early in your career
* Structured development, training and coaching from experienced experts
* A role combining technical depth, customer interaction and autonomy
* The opportunity to grow within a global, purpose-driven organisation that improves lives every day

The base pay for this position is N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Field Services

DIVISION:
CRLB Core Lab

LOCATION:
Italy > Rome : Via Giorgio Ribotta 9

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 75 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable