Jobs · Engineering · California

Field Service Technician

Actalent · Torrance, CA · 5 days ago
HybridEngineering$38–$40/hrContract

Responsibilities

  • Ensure vehicle uptime of 95% or better within the assigned area or zone by providing timely and effective technical support.
  • Deploy immediately to vehicles that are down in the field upon receiving a trouble call and perform in-field technical assistance.
  • Diagnose and repair vehicles on-site, achieving a first-visit fix rate of greater than 95.5% whenever possible.
  • Create detailed reports and provide feedback on vehicle performance, service quality, and individual technician performance for use by internal and external cross-functional teams.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for 3rd-party technicians in the assigned area or zone, supporting complex and difficult-to-diagnose issues.
  • Perform on-site inspections, determine the nature and scope of technical problems, and identify appropriate corrective actions.
  • Review service processes, tools, and equipment to identify opportunities for improvement and standardization.
  • Analyze technician performance to identify those who can benefit from additional training and document findings to support targeted development.
  • Contribute to the creation, updating, and maintenance of technical service documentation, including repair procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Help build and implement technical training and onboarding programs for technicians and service partners.
  • Document daily field activities accurately and provide regular feedback and updates to the Lead Technician and Head of Service.
  • Create Field Quality Reports when appropriate to capture recurring issues, quality trends, and improvement opportunities.
  • Participate in special projects such as testing tools and equipment and providing structured feedback on their performance and suitability.
  • Inventory and manage special tools when necessary to ensure availability and proper use in the field.
  • Support service engineering by collecting data from the field and contributing to ongoing engineering and product improvement activities.
  • Provide technical support for cross-functional vehicle activities, collaborating with teams such as engineering, operations, and product.
  • Attend professional development training on new models, current issues, and emerging technologies to maintain and enhance technical expertise.
  • Perform analysis and create reports for new and updated vehicles, documenting field performance and serviceability.

Qualifications

  • A high school diploma or equivalent education.
  • 6+ years of experience in a technical role, ideally focused on vehicle, micromobility, automotive, or related systems.
  • Proven success in supporting remote diagnostics and repair activities.
  • Experience in micromobility, automotive, shared mobility, or related industries.
  • Demonstrated ability to create repair procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), or similar technical documents.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems relevant to vehicles and micromobility platforms.
  • Knowledge and experience with diagnosing and repairing CAN-BUS failures.
  • Experience with remote diagnostics, troubleshooting, and technical support for field-based equipment or vehicles.
  • Superb written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear reports and technical documentation.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for working with internal teams and external service partners.
  • Demonstrated history of adherence to ethical standards and professional conduct.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as needed for offsite workshops, market launches, trade shows, and other business activities.

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