Field Service Engineer - Marine, South Carolina

Overview:
We are seeking a full-time Field Service Engineer - Marine in our Charleston, SC location.  In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical support and training on Garmin and Audio Entertainment Marine products to boat OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), RV (Recreational Vehicle) OEMs, OEM dealers and installing dealers.

Responsibilities:
Essential Functions

Become highly knowledgeable in the specifications, capabilities, and operation of Garmin products, with emphasis on Garmin Marine and Fusion Entertainment products

Be highly knowledgeable in boat systems, automotive electrical systems, and Marine OEMs

Travel to customer facilities to provide regular on-site support of Marine or RV Installations

Provide training on correct installation, calibration, set-up and operation of Garmin Marine and Fusion Entertainment products and create written procedures

Assist in troubleshooting any problems with Garmin Marine and Fusion Entertainment products and create regular monthly reports on the regular on-site support

Accompany Sales personnel on OEM and dealer sales calls, as needed, as well as assist the specification of Garmin or Fusion Entertainment products for sales quotes

Answer customer and installer technical inquiries regarding Garmin and Fusion Entertainment products

Monitor, document, and report failure trends in Garmin and Fusion Entertainment equipment

Identify and recommend improvements in Garmin and Fusion Entertainment products, documentation, and procedures

Review owner’s manuals, installation manuals, and maintenance manuals for completeness, technical accuracy, and areas likely to be misinterpreted

Communicate with Product Support and Warranty to identify problems that are occurring in the field and relate these problems and solutions back to the FSE Team

Represent Garmin and Fusion Entertainment as required

Gather and communicate to Field Service Engineers new product information including set up, product specification, etc. as required

Act as embedded Garmin technical representative to ensure installations meet Garmin standards for quality and functionality

Respect and observe the rules and policies of the OEM while onsite and maintain professional and courteous demeanor with all OEM associates

Provide on-site support of Marine or RV OEM Installations and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment

Verify reported defective products at Customer’s facility

Train customer’s associates in the installation and operation of Garmin Marine, Fusion Entertainment equipment and other related items

Meet all of productions needs related to Garmin including coordinating schedule with the production line and sea trials, taking care of problems that arise, and adjust priorities at a moment’s notice

Maintain communication with Garmin headquarters including documenting and completing reports on the work performed and reporting failures/tracking trends

Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Military/Trade school training OR a minimum of 4 years relevant experience

Must possess a minimum of 4 years work experience performing marine, audio AND/OR RV electronic equipment installation/troubleshooting

Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and a superior customer-oriented attitude

Must possess a demonstrated proficiency using personal computers and software applications, including Microsoft Word & Outlook

Must be positive, detail/quality oriented, organized, analytical, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment with excellent time management and follow-up skills

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience in a Marine OEM, RV OEM, or installing dealer facility

 

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

 

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: