RV Field Service Engineer at Garmin USA in Elkhart, Indiana

Job Description:

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Field Service Engineer - RV in Elkhart, IN. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical support and training on Garmin RV (Recreational Vehicle) OEMs, OEM dealers and installing dealers.

Essential Functions

• Become highly knowledgeable in the specifications, capabilities, and operation of Garmin products, with emphasis on Garmin RV products


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


• Provide training on correct installation, calibration, set-up and operation of Garmin RV products and create written procedures


• Assist in troubleshooting any problems with Garmin RV 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 products for sales quotes


• Answer customer and installer technical inquiries regarding Garmin RV products


• Monitor, document, and report failure trends in Garmin equipment


• Identify and recommend improvements in Garmin RV 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 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 RV and 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

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 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


• Flexibility to travel (50-60% of time or greater depending on division requirements)

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in a RV OEM, or installing at an RV 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: Garmin Benefits

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