Engine Field Service Technician
Posted 24 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Engine Field Service Technician - Level III”
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- Level
- Level III
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyAutomobile Engineering, Diesel Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelDiploma
CertificationsApprentice Trained Engine Technician Certification
Job Summary:
The Engine Field Service Technician – Level III is the primary technical specialist and customer support contact responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining Cummins engine products at customer sites. This role independently performs complex repairs, preventive maintenance, and advanced diagnostics while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and operational excellence. The technician serves as a technical mentor, supports critical customer accounts, drives issue resolution through cross-functional collaboration, and contributes to continuous improvement by sharing technical expertise and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Service & Field Support
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and execute complex mechanical and electrical repairs on Cummins engine products and related systems using specialized diagnostic tools and established service procedures.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and inspections in accordance with Cummins service standards.
- Interpret customer concerns, develop troubleshooting plans, validate repairs, and ensure successful restoration of equipment performance.
- Escalate complex technical issues to product specialists or engineering support while maintaining complete troubleshooting documentation.
Customer Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships by providing professional, responsive, and technically sound service.
- Act as the primary technical contact for assigned customer accounts, providing regular service updates and ensuring timely resolution of maintenance and breakdown activities.
- Identify additional service, maintenance, and aftermarket opportunities that enhance customer value and equipment reliability.
- Support customer satisfaction by proactively communicating repair progress, parts availability, and service status.
Technical Leadership & Knowledge Sharing
- Coach, mentor, and provide technical guidance to technicians and apprentices to develop technical capability and service excellence.
- Review repair plans, parts requirements, and technical approaches to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Share technical knowledge, field learnings, and best practices to support continuous improvement across the service organization.
- Facilitate regular technical discussions and cross-functional reviews to improve visibility of open service issues and drive timely resolution.