Field Engineer (General-Purpose, Production, and Business Machines)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves going to customer factories and other sites to install, inspect, maintain, diagnose faults in, and repair general-purpose, production, and business machines.
Description
Field Engineers (General-Purpose, Production, and Business Machines) are specialists responsible for the installation, adjustment, periodic inspection, preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of manufacturing equipment and business machines at customer companies. To maintain product quality and productivity, they perform on-site troubleshooting, parts replacement, programming adjustments for control devices, preparation of reports, and implementation of improvement proposals. Frequent business trips are common, requiring broad knowledge and skills in mechanics, electricity, and control. They are expected to provide efficient maintenance services utilizing IoT devices and remote diagnostic tools.
Future Outlook
Amid advancements in automation and IoT in manufacturing, the importance of preventive maintenance and remote diagnosis is increasing, and demand for field engineers is expected to continue growing. Individuals with high specialized technical skills and digital competencies are forecasted to see rising market value.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Excellent communication skills / Has curiosity or an inquisitive mind / Has physical strength / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Direct to/from Site Allowed / Flex / Frequent Business Trips / On-Call / Shift
Career Path
Junior Field Engineer → Senior Field Engineer → Service Team Leader → Service Manager → Technical Specialist
Required Skills
Basic Electrical Circuits / Fault Diagnosis / Machine Disassembly and Assembly / PLC Programming / Preventive Maintenance / Report Writing / Tool Operation / Use of Measuring Instruments
Recommended Skills
CAD Basics / Customer Negotiation / IoT Device Knowledge / Programming Basics / Reading English Documents / Remote Diagnostic Device Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly adapt to diverse site environments and equipment |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To identify causes of failures on-site and devise solutions |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To avoid missing minute defects in machine parts |
| Communication Skills | To coordinate and report with customers and internal teams |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is needed to endure heavy work and long hours on-site |
| Planning & Organization | To efficiently plan and manage multiple site tasks |
| Problem Solving | Because quick and accurate repair responses are required |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there are many situations involving emergency responses and deadline pressures |
Related Qualifications
- Crane Operator
- Forklift Operator
- Machine Maintenance Skills Certification (Grade 3)
- Second-Class Electrician
Aliases
- Field Service Engineer
- Mechanical Field Engineer
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