Field engineers' responsibilities are extremely specialized to the field. They should have a thorough knowledge of the technological services they provide as well as the specific machinery and systems of the business, since a large portion of their work involves replacing, installing, or repairing the equipment. Field engineers are an'mobile' job, which means that they frequently travel to various locations to find weak points within the mechanism used throughout the organization, and report them to an official in the administrative department and then repair or replace the parts when necessary. Additionally the master field engineer should be able collaborate with other engineers in order to develop modifications, changes or improvements to existing machinery and systems so that the highest efficiency, safety, and long-term durability are attained. Field engineers can also test models of products, create tests and procedures for the technology they are working on and evaluate the products for flaws in design.
Since the job of field engineers is specific, a degree in engineering and prior experience are essential for the job. The majority of positions require an undergraduate degree from an technical or engineering field from a recognized university, and an extensive amount of experience in the field. Five or eight years' experience are the norm for newly-hired field engineer. The day-to-day duties for a field engineer are reviewing the technology used by the company and writing formal reports on the technology and identifying weaknesses and flaws in order to prevent accidents or setbacks.