The Field Service Engineer is accountable for supporting the Technical and Engineering operations and will be a key technical representative of CFMOTO to our dealer base and to our manufacturing facilities; will handle escalated service issues, report on warranty claims, and assist with training & development of the technical team.
Accountabilities
- Responsible for warranty analysis to identify, solve and eliminate service issues.
- Creates reports for CFMOTO Management and aids in the solution of product related engineering and quality issues.
- Assists in the development of warranty claim filing guidelines and approvals.
- Collaborates with the CFMOTO design team to develop safe, efficient, and effective projects that will fall within the guidelines of products sellable within the United States.
- Troubleshoots as necessary with the technical teams and defines technical resolutions.
- Analyzes reported problems and develops and tests solutions.
- Responsible for ensuring product quality and improvements as needed.
- Travels for on-site diagnosis and repair in escalated cases (up to 50%).
- Works with Technical Writer to present detailed service bulletins, product plans, specifications, and roadmaps.
- Provides mentorship to technical service team.
- Responsible for maintaining a high level of technical support, professionalism and projecting a positive image of CFMOTO Powersports.
- Responsible for operating within standard operating procedures and following all Company Health & Safety guidelines.
- Ensures a clean and safe work environment.
- Other duties as required.
Knowledge, experience & capabilities
Education & Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- 2-3 years’ previous experience in similar role within the Powersports industry
- Ability to travel on short notice
- Knowledge of principles of engineering and engineering design experience.
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude and knowledge of assembly processes
- Knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and reading wire diagrams
- Strong in troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Determining methodical test processes and documenting results
- Must be able to collaborate and bridge the communications gap between the Engineering team, Service Technicians, business managers, and dealers, interfacing with each.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- High level negotiation and dispute resolution skills
- Must possess exceptional organizational and time management skills with an obsessive attention to detail.
Education & Experience Preferred
- 4-6 years’ previous experience in similar role
- Experienced in working with foreign suppliers and different cultures
Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities
- Commitment to continuous improvement, safety, teamwork and open communications
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity and professionalism
- A positive attitude, motivated, self-starter with strong teamwork skills
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Proven problem solving, decision making and planning skills
- Strong customer focus and service orientation with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues and vendors at all levels in a cross cultural setting
- Demonstrates speed and flexibility as appropriate in responding to and adapting to change
- Promotes cooperation within the team and between teams
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to a challenging and developing environment; willingness to take on new responsibilities as our business evolves
Additional information
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the US
- Normal schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm; ability to work required hours
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment
- Requires use of office equipment such as computers, telephones, copy machines
- Required sitting and computer-related activities for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Equipment operation requires specialized training and testing within CFMOTO standards
- Travel up to 50%
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of job-related factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, certifications, education, location and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $70K-$110K annually. Our competitive salaries are just one component to CFMOTO’s total compensation package. Additional benefits include: medical, dental & vision insurance, 401K Match, Vacation & Sick Time, Life Insurance and Employee Purchase Discounts and opportunities.