Engine Field Service Technician - Level III

Cummins Inc; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a skilled Engine Field Service Technician - Level III to diagnose, repair, and maintain Cummins engine products at customer sites across the region.

This role requires independent, high‑level diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and strong customer interaction to ensure reliability and uptime. As a key technical mentor, you will lead technical discussions, share best practices, and drive issue resolution with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in field service or heavy equipment maintenance is required.
• Strong knowledge of Cummins or similar diesel engine products is preferred.
• Valid local driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and inspections per service standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams to track open service cases and parts availability.
• Coach and mentor junior technicians to develop technical capability.

Skills

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Diesel repair

Preventive maintenance

Customer support

Education

Vocational Diploma / ITI / Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile/Diesel

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Service documentation systems

Job description

Job Description:

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.

Service Coordination & Documentation

• Complete service documentation, including service worksheets, inspection reports, warranty claims, quality records, and timesheets using Cummins business systems.
• Prepare technical summaries, service reports, and presentations for critical issue reviews and customer updates.
• Coordinate with internal teams to track open service cases, parts availability, and project status to ensure effective service delivery.
• Maintain accurate service history and documentation to support warranty administration, compliance, and future maintenance planning.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) practices by conducting job safety assessments (JSA) before commencing work and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with Cummins safety standards, environmental policies, regulatory requirements, and customer site procedures.
• Report hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions promptly while implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain service vehicles, tools, diagnostic equipment, and work areas in a clean, safe, and operational condition.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing recurring technical issues and recommending corrective actions.
• Participate in technical training to maintain expertise in Cummins products, emerging technologies, and service practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve service quality, response times, and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to project reviews and critical issue resolution activities by providing technical expertise and performance insights.

Responsibilities

Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Communicates Effectively
• Develops Talent
• Manages Complexity
• Manages Conflict
• Self-Development
• Values Differences
• Health and Safety Fundamentals
• Diagnostics Application
• Electronic Service Tool Application
• Engine Systems Interactions
• Product Repair and Maintenance
• Service Documentation
• Technical Escalation
• Problem Solving
• Technical Leadership
• Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement

Qualifications

• Vocational Diploma, ITI, or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Diesel Mechanics, or a related technical discipline.
• Apprentice Trained Engine Technician certification preferred.
• Valid local driving license required.
• Additional certifications in diesel engine diagnostics, power generation, or heavy equipment service are advantageous.
• May require licensing or eligibility to comply with export controls or sanctions regulations where applicable.

Skills

• Advanced engine diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Mechanical and electrical repair of diesel engines and power systems
• Preventive maintenance and field service operations
• Electronic diagnostic and service tool proficiency
• Engine systems analysis and fault isolation
• Technical documentation and warranty administration
• Customer relationship management
• Technical coaching and mentoring
• Project and service coordination
• Presentation and technical reporting skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Planning and prioritization
• Health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Microsoft Office and service management system proficiency

Experience

• Significant experience in field service, engine repair, or heavy equipment maintenance.
• Expert-level knowledge of Cummins or equivalent diesel engine products and systems.
• Proven experience diagnosing and resolving complex engine failures and technical issues in customer environments.
• Strong customer-facing experience managing service activities and maintaining long-term customer relationships.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, managing critical service issues, and supporting project execution.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and providing technical guidance to junior technicians is preferred.

Qualifications

• Doing JSA by Anvl App before start work and educate team to stay focused on Safety practices
• Visiting other key customers in and around Chennai for relationship building.
• Regular connect and updates of status to L&T Project on parts, maintenancesandbreakdowns.
• Organizing weekly telecon with internal team to bring visibility on open complaints and parts status on projects
• Preparing the PPT / Critical issue resolution in Equinix & L&T Project

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.