SE (Service Engineer: Electrical Equipment Related)
エスイー（サービスエンジニア：でんきききかんけい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technician who performs on-site installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment and control devices to support stable equipment operation.
Description
SE (Service Engineer: Electrical Equipment Related) handles installation, test run adjustments, periodic inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of industrial electrical equipment and control devices. Performs fault diagnosis at customer sites, conducts part replacements and adjustments, and proposes recurrence prevention measures. Creates work records and reports, and engages in customer negotiations and operation guidance. Involves extensive indoor/outdoor work and equipment transportation/installation, requiring knowledge of electrical/electronic circuits and control technology.
Future Outlook
With the spread of predictive maintenance utilizing IoT and big data, demand for highly specialized service engineers is expected to increase. Remote response skills will also be required due to the introduction of remote maintenance and automatic diagnostic tools.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Excellent communication skills / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Fieldwork / Frequent business trips / Manufacturer Dispatch / OJT Training / Shift work
Career Path
Junior Service Engineer → Senior Service Engineer → Field Engineer Leader → Service Department Manager → Technical Department Manager
Required Skills
Electrical Circuit Basics / Electrical Drawing Reading / Instrumentation Control Devices / Measuring Instrument Operation
Recommended Skills
Customer Negotiation / PLC Programming / Preventive Maintenance / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because site environments and equipment configurations vary widely, requiring situation-adapted responses. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to accurately identify failure causes and derive solutions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because wiring mistakes or overlooking defective parts can lead to accidents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required for transporting heavy equipment and outdoor work. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to quickly solve problems at failure sites. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because pressure tolerance is needed for emergency maintenance and customer interactions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it mostly follows standard procedures, with few opportunities for generating new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Equipment Maintenance Skills Certification
- Second-Class Electrician
- Third-Class Electrical Chief Engineer
Aliases
- Field Engineer (Electrical)
- Maintenance Technician
- Service Engineer
Related Jobs
- Electrical Installation Technician
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- Maintenance Engineer