What is a field engineer?
Field engineers are engineering professionals who work mostly on site in different settings (e.g. construction sites, factories). They spend only a small percentage of their time at an office.
What does a field engineer do?
Field engineer duties usually include inspecting and installing equipment and new technologies, directing crews or workers on site, conducting research, and reporting on project status. Field engineers will make sure that everything works smoothly and engineering designs are being followed.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with clients to determine needs and explain complex issues
- Conduct research and studies on site
- Manage field activities and implement engineering designs
- Diagnose construction or machinery problems
- Resolve malfunctions or other crises when they arise
- Oversee repairs and technical improvements
- Install new systems and technology
- Inspect and test material and machinery for safety
- Ensure proper maintenance of onsite equipment
- Supervise and direct onsite crew (e.g. technicians)
- Draft and submit reports
An entry-level Field Engineer salary of ₹209,657 based on 19 salaries. An early career Field Engineer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of ₹285,830 based on 138 salaries. A mid-career Field Engineer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of ₹375,061 based on 38 salaries. An experienced Field Engineer with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of ₹406,946 based on 12 salaries.
