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DEUTZ is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drivetrains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.
 

Job Summary

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Field Service Engineer‘s primary function is to liaise between DCA and DAG Product Support Department and the assigned OEMs and Rental/ Fleet Customers and to assist Service Engineering Manager in overseeing product support related issues. The Field Service Engineer will be responsible for identifying, reporting, and solving product support issues with an engineering approach. The ideal candidate must be results driven, a problem solver and have some experience with engines and exhaust after treatment systems.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Field Service Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:  

• Manage and coordinate product support related issues with the OEM to insure appropriate and timely resolution.   

• OEM support during new product ramp up phase.   

• Support the DEUTZ help desk as escalation level for complex technical issues.  

• Field Service Support for complex technical issues at customer sites.  

• Communication and collaboration within the DEUTZ organization on a global level.  

• Keep OEM informed about technical advancements to the engine, and how those changes relate to the overall installation and service requirements of the engine in the machine.    

• Align with the regional service managers on topics addressed by the OEM & service network.  

• Assist in warranty related issues; Analyze warranty history, parts inspections, failure reports, campaign related activities, etc. This activity could include coordination campaigns, negotiation on product related matters (retrofits, updates, campaigns).  

• Increase your personal knowledge about our business, our products, our markets and how they benefit the OEM.  (Increasing your knowledge is an ongoing process).  

• Perform other duties as assigned.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Individual Contributor 

Travel Demands: Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 20-30% depending on business needs. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILL 

• Excellent verbal and presentation-based communication skills.  

• Self-starter with the desire to grow both on the business and personal side.  

• Ability and willingness to travel. 

• Result oriented.  

• Ability to make timely decisions. 

• Willingness to become a subject matter expert in new DEUTZ technologies.  

• Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the DEUTZ organization. 

LANGUAGE ABILITY: 

​​Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.​ 

MATHEMATICAL ABILITY: 

​​Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.​ 

REASONING ABILITY: 

​​Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.​ 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:   

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• This job involves travel that is accomplished by flying by commercial airlines and driving.  Requires visits to diesel engine shops and exposure to running diesel engines. Will be required to work on Diesel Engines sometimes.  Some exposure to Diesel Fuel, lubricating oils, and anti-freeze agents.   

• Manufacturing assembly and warehouse environment. Subject to noise, dust, diesel fuel, oil, and extreme hot/cold temperatures. No A/C.   

• If an employee is in the office area, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.