Field Service Specialist – Marine Engine

Caterpillar Inc.

Field Service Specialist at Caterpillar providing first-line support and troubleshooting for marine engines. Coordinating service activities and resolving technical issues with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,530 - $146,290 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems of marine engines, with a strong focus on applied failure analysis and effective communication of technical findings. Proficient in analyzing engine performance data and implementing corrective actions to enhance product reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Marine Engine SupportMechanical TroubleshootingElectrical System DiagnosisApplied Failure AnalysisData Analysis Techniques

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Hard Skills

Troubleshooting Mechanical SystemsTroubleshooting Electrical SystemsEngine Performance AnalysisPrecision Measuring InstrumentsFailure AnalysisDocumenting RepairsRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective Action ImplementationTechnical CommunicationProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Customer Satisfaction AlignmentEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem RecognitionDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Data Gathering ToolsAnalysis ToolsDecision-Making ToolsTechnical Documentation Software

Industry Keywords

Marine EnginesField Service ActivitiesTechnical InputProduct ReliabilityService Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide first-line support and coordinate service activities for marine engines
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems to identify root causes of failures
Diagnose and troubleshoot engine electrical and electronic control systems
Perform applied failure analysis on failed components and assemblies
Accurately document findings, repairs, and corrective actions
Operate precision measuring instruments to verify component condition
Analyze engine performance data and determine corrective actions
Communicate technical findings effectively with teams and customers
Support field service activities and contribute technical input to improve product reliability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of industry experience
Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction
Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes
Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques
Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving problems
Ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement