{"id":1098,"date":"2019-09-24T09:00:28","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T08:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bmrsolutions.co.uk\/?p=1098"},"modified":"2019-09-26T16:32:50","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T15:32:50","slug":"what-is-a-field-engineer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bmrsolutions.co.uk\/what-is-a-field-engineer\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Field Engineer?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Field engineers, also known as field service technicians and equipment engineers, are specialist technicians responsible for identifying and resolving issues with client equipment and systems. They apply engineering, mathematical and scientific theories to real life problems that arise at all sorts of locations such as dams, airports, roads, railways and construction sites.<\/p>\n
They travel to and spend most of their time at their clients\u2019 premises, troubleshooting problems and providing on-site end-user support. They need to be able to confidently diagnose the client\u2019s problem and implement an appropriate solution to ensure the system or device is performing properly.<\/p>\n
From IT and telecommunications to aerospace and construction, field engineers are employed in a wide range of industries. Office work is minimal as the vast majority of work is delivered on-site resolving issues. Working hours aren\u2019t always the typical 9 to 5 as they often need to be readily available to solve a sudden crisis for their client.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Although the type of industry a field engineer works in will largely determine their exact responsibilities, here we\u2019ve listed some general duties that these roles typically involve:<\/p>\n
Field engineers need to possess a whole host of skills in order to be successful. Here\u2019s a few examples \u2013<\/p>\n
Field engineers looking for employment normally require a degree in an engineering principle relevant to the employer\u2019s industry. For example, those wanting a career as a field engineer in the automobile sector should ideally possess a mechanical engineering degree, whereas those looking for an opportunity with a construction firm should have a degree in civil engineering.<\/p>\n
Any other technical certification accreditations and qualifications you have will also stand you in good stead when applying for vacancies.<\/p>\n
Less technical sectors tend to require less formal education as most employers train their engineers on-the-job.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Field engineers in the UK typically earn between \u00a328,000 – \u00a332,000. Those in senior positions can earn anything up to \u00a340,000 and sometimes even more (especially if they\u2019re working for large international corporations).<\/p>\n
The salary of a field engineer will vary depending on the size of the employer, industry, location, working hours, the individual\u2019s experience and a variety of other factors, so these figures are to be intended as a guide only.<\/p>\n<\/div>
If you\u2019re a talented field engineer looking for your next career move, then please don\u2019t hesitate to contact<\/a> our team today. Here at BMR Solutions<\/a> we have over 30 years\u2019 combined experience in recruitment for the engineering and manufacturing industries and would love to help you find your dream job.<\/p>\n Get in touch<\/a> today to get started.<\/p>\n See more: Women in Engineering \u2013 Reviewing the Need for More Females in Engineering<\/a><\/p>\n