Field Service Engineer

Group 1 Automotive; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Field Service Engineer to be the primary interface to dealers and technicians, offering repair assistance and promoting customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous environments with a customer‑first mindset and a flexible approach to challenges.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Product Development and Quality teams, support for Ford and Lincoln dealer repair capabilities, and participation in initiatives to improve vehicle diagnosis and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Technology, Automotive Management, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• 1+ years of automotive experience
• Ability to independently plan, organize, reorganize, prioritize and problem-solve
• Professionalism including customer service/interface skills/experience

Responsibilities

• Provide repair assistance on difficult to repair vehicles to improve Customer Satisfaction and Fix it Right the First Time performance
• Support the product concern identification and resolution process with Product Development and Quality teams
• Provide support to Ford and Lincoln dealerships to help improve their overall repair capability (technical competence, tools and equipment, service repair information, diagnostics, etc.)
• Support Company initiatives that enhance the vehicle diagnosis and repair process
• Develop and author ethical documents for publication
• Ability to travel overnight, as required

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Problem solving

Planning

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in automotive technology / management

Job description

The Field Service Engineer (FSE) is the primary interface to Dealers/Technicians to provide repair assistance. The ideal candidate will possess the technical acumen and the ability to provide a strong level of customer service. To be successful in this role, you must have a customer‑first approach, thrive in ambiguous and unexpected environments, and tackle all challenges with a creative and flexible mindset. Experience in automotive, process standardization, continuous improvement, and managing escalations is a plus.

What you’ll do

• Provide repair assistance on "difficult to repair" vehicles to improve Customer Satisfaction and Fix it Right the First Time performance
• Support the product concern identification and resolution process with Product Development and Quality teams
• Provide support to Ford and Lincoln dealerships to help improve their overall repair capability (technical competence, tools and equipment, service repair information, diagnostics, etc.)
• Support Company initiatives that enhance the vehicle diagnosis and repair process
• Develop and author ethical documents for publication
• Ability to travel overnight, as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Technology, Automotive Management, or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• 1+ years of automotive experience
• Ability to independently plan, organize, reorganize, prioritize and problem‑solve
• Professionalism including customer service/interface skills/experience

Even better, you may have

• Ford specific Automotive Repair Technical Training
• Automotive dealership or independent "hands‑on" vehicle repair experience, Ford and/or Lincoln Brand

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup child care and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

This position is a Salary Grade 5-7.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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