Engine Field Service Technician - Level II

Cummins; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Field Service Technician responsible for diagnosing and completing less complex engine repairs at customer sites.

The role involves working with customers, applying specialized tools, and following documented procedures to ensure quality service and timely repairs. Responsibilities include maintenance, documentation, parts preparation, and escalation to senior technicians when needed, with adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies.

Qualifications

• Apprentice Trained Engine Technician (Preferred).
• Vocational diploma from relevant technical institution.
• Locally valid driving permit.
• This position may require licensing for export controls or sanctions regulations.

Responsibilities

• Service Delivery Monitoring: Oversee SDP at dealerships and drive improvements.
• Customer and Dealer Relationship Management: Build relationships and address concerns.
• Performance Management: Monitor NPS and KPIs; review SQM, Service Touch and warranties.
• Process Improvement: Ensure NEPI BCD compliance and dealer visit alignment.
• Technical Support and Knowledge Sharing: Investigate issues and share knowledge through KMS and tickets.
• Training and Capability Building: Identify skill gaps and coordinate training.
• Product Quality and Feedback: Report quality issues to relevant teams.
• Audit and Compliance: Conduct FSR/FSPR audits to ensure quality.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communicates effectively

Problem solving

Education

Apprentice Trained Engine Technician (Preferred)

Vocational diploma

Locally valid driving permit

Export controls licensing awareness

Job description

Job Summary:

Diagnoses and completes less complex repairs to engines at the customer’s site.

Key Responsibilities:

Engages customers in a courteous and professional manner. Anticipates and ensures prompt and efficient attention to customer needs. Applies the use of specialized tools and follows documented procedures and policies to diagnose and complete less complex repairs, including identifying and preparing required parts and tools. Performs preventative maintenance activities as per documented schedules and standards on engine and related components in the field. Escalates unresolved issues to more experienced Field Service Technicians and/or Supervisor. Completes required documentation, such as service worksheets, timesheets, warranty claims, quality documents via handwritten forms or business system input screens. Identifies additional service opportunities with customer. Completes training in line with skill and business requirements. Maintains service vehicle and tools for cleanliness and proper operation. Ensure adherence to all relevant Health Safety & Environmental policies, procedures and legislation and reports any issues / incidents to site management and to their supervisor.

Competencies:

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Develops talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.

Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury‑free workplace.

Diagnostics Application - Translates customer complaints to develop troubleshooting plan; troubleshoots issue following guided work flows, procedures, specialized equipment such as mechanical and electronic service tools, and diagnoses computer software to isolate failed components to enable a successful repair; validates repair by duplicating complaint to ensure it has been resolved; documents results of troubleshooting in business systems to communicate what has been done for payment and historical tracking.

Electronic Service Tool Application - Identifies the suite of available hardware and software tools required for a service event; utilizes the appropriate electronic tool set to maintain the product or diagnose and troubleshoot an issue; interprets electronic tool results or recommendations to determine next steps for service resolution.

Engine Systems Interactions - Interprets and analyzes the interactions of internal and external electrical and mechanical systems (exhaust, heating, cooling, fuel systems, driveline, aftertreatment, controls, sensors, etc.) by applying tools, service publications (Cummins, Original Equipment Manufacturer) and taking measurements to efficiently and correctly diagnose and repair.

Product Repair and Maintenance - Repairs and maintains mechanical/electrical products following guidelines, using required tools within standard repair time to ensure a quality repair; disassembles and assembles engines or power generators following guidelines, using required tools to ensure a clean and organized environment; inspects and replaces parts and components following re‑use guidelines to minimize customers cost of ownership; performs progressive damage check following guidelines to restore to pre‑failure condition.

Service Documentation - Creates and verifies customer, equipment and technical information; captures specific data using required service tools; follows procedures and documents required information in the service management system in order to have an accurate record of the work done.

Technical Escalation - Obtains product technical issue information and utilizes available resources including data management tools; elevates issues to a higher level of expertise, balancing timeliness of customer response with investigation efforts; captures all troubleshooting steps in the appropriate database in order to ensure seamless transitions and accurate response to ticket resolution in a timely manner.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

Apprentice Trained Engine Technician (Preferred)

Vocational diploma from relevant technical institution

Locally valid driving permit

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

Basic level field service work experience

Intermediate level knowledge of and/or experience with engine products

Customer service experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Service Delivery Monitoring :
• Oversee Service Delivery Process (SDP) at dealerships, conduct audits, identify gaps, and drive improvements for a robust process.
• Daily review and closure of critical breakdown and running‑with‑problem events by coordinating with customers, dealerships, and process owners.
• Customer and Dealer Relationship Management :
• Build strong relationships with key customers, proactively conduct customer visits, and address their concerns effectively.
• Conduct monthly/quarterly meetings with OEMs/GOEMs and document actions for closure.
• Performance Management :
• Monitor Net Promoter Score (NPS) at dealerships, analyze detractors/passives, and implement improvements.
• Review service KPIs, initiatives like SQM, Service Touch, Warranty, CEIT, and customer escalations with stakeholders.
• Process Improvement :
• Ensure compliance with NEPI BCD requirements and facilitate dealership visits for alignment.
• Conduct dealer score audits, share improvement recommendations, and work towards target achievement.
• Enhance Preventive Maintenance Compliance of Alternators / NGPI Compliance
• Technical Support and Knowledge Sharing :
• Investigate product/system problems, identify causes, recommend solutions, and document findings.
• Share knowledge via Knowledge Management Systems (KMS), QSOL tickets, and training sessions.
• Provide onsite technical expertise as needed and assist in field action campaigns and VPI programs.
• Implement proactive and efficient SRN review and monitoring process to minimize downtime of electrical and controls components.
• Training and Capability Building :
• Identify skill gaps in dealership engineers and collaborate with HODs to enhance technical team capabilities.
• Product Quality and Feedback :
• Report product quality issues and unusual observations to relevant teams for resolution.
• Audit and Compliance :
• Conduct FSR/FSPR audits to ensure quality and hygiene, focusing on global failed codes.

Qualifications and Competencies

Competencies:

• Field Investigation and Support : Gathers and communicates technical information, both internally and externally, between technical problem solvers and the service channel about product or process‑related issues using proven problem‑solving techniques.
• Product Failure Reporting and Corrective/Preventive Action Systems : Defines and leads a process to record, prioritize, and resolve product failures using cross‑functional reviews, rigorous problem‑solving methods, failed parts transfer processes, data management tools, and project management practices.
• Product Problem Solving : Solves product problems using a process that protects the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data‑based solutions; and identifies the systemic root causes and recommended actions to prevent problem reoccurrence.
• Technical Customer Management : Represents Cummins to customers by being the interface for all technical aspects; provides engineering data, documentation, and training to customers to support the design and integration of equipment.
• Being Resilient : Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively : Developing and delivering multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Customer Focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
• Drives Results : Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Manages Complexity : Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Resourcefulness : Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Diagnostics Application : Translates customer complaints to develop troubleshooting plans; troubleshoots issues following guided workflows, procedures, specialized equipment, and diagnoses computer software to isolate failed components.
• Service Documentation : Creates and verifies customer, equipment, and technical information; captures specific data using required service tools; follows procedures and documents required information in the service management system.
• Technical Escalation : Obtains product technical issue information and utilizes available resources including data management tools; elevates issues to a higher level of expertise; captures all troubleshooting steps in the appropriate database.
• Values Differences : Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Qualifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering, or related field is highly preferred or relevant experience equivalent required.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Skills and Experience:

• Basic to intermediate level of relevant work experience in technical roles is required.
• Prior experience in service delivery, technical support, or field engineering is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve technical problems efficiently.
• Strong communication, customer relationship, and project management skills

Job

Service

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On‑site with Flexibility

Job Type

Technician

ReqID

2437881

Relocation Package

No

100% On‑Site

No