Factors Influencing Field Engineer Salary

Introduction to Field Engineering

Field engineering can be related to a broad range of jobs. For example, in chemical manufacturing companies, a field engineer’s job gives them the chance to interact with the customer facilities internationally. In mechanical engineering, a field engineer must ensure that the equipment operate according to design.

Responsibilities

In the telecom industry, field engineers have varied duties which include:

• Installation and testing of telecom equipment

• Maintaining, problem solving and repair of communications system

• Systems and equipment analyses

Demand for freelance jobs

In today’s job market, freelance jobs are in demand. Companies save on in-house costs related to permanent, full-time telecommunication field engineers by hiring as and when required or on need basis, which proves to be cost-effective. Read More...