Field Engineer

A Field Engineer installs and maintains equipment in various locations. You might carry out inspections and perform necessary adjustments or repairs. Field Engineers may set up new technology or monitor the performance of existing systems. You might design new equipment or use already established engineering plans.

Field Engineers should have strong technical abilities and be able to adapt their skills to suit a range of circumstances. It’s important you have excellent attention to detail and good analytical skills. Field Engineers should be good problem solvers and be capable of working as part of a larger team.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a field engineer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MEM50222

Diploma of Engineering - Technical (Mechanical)

Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management

Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $6,995
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Additional requirements may apply.
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Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer Scheduler IT Project Manager Project Coordinator Regional Manager Governance Coordinator ICT Project Manager Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Wind Turbine Engineer Investigation Manager National Security Adviser Field Engineer Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Sustainable Farmer Automated Tester IT Auditor Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Technician Operations Officer Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Drilling Supervisor Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Project Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Technical Project Manager Maintenance Manager Scrum Master Change And Communications Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer International Marketing Specialist International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Video Production Manager Project Scheduler Program Leader Technical Manager Operations Analyst Supply Chain Analyst Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Design Manager Electrical Estimator Electrical Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Business Process Analyst Project Director Senior Business Analyst BIM Manager + 80 more
52884WA

Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEP30122

Certificate III in ESI Generation

Blended
3 years
Unavailable
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