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Field Engineers can often feel isolated and lonely. Especially when you are the only person on the spot. No back up team is available. And only you can resolve your customer's problem. The Field Engineer community will be somewhere you can ask questions, and you will be among friends who understand your challenges. A community where you can find support and solutions to your urgent questions. A place where you can share your experiences, through shared videos of successful projects, and maybe the odd disaster! Register, and tell us how we can help you? What are the challenges you face? We'll aim to provide the peer reviewed answers to the question you want answered all in one place. If you would like to offer your expertise to the community please contact us via the website too! We will also be happy to hear from companies that have field engineering job opportunities they want to promote on the site. Come and join us today at TheFieldEngineer.com , and like us on Facebook!

01/05/2026

Carmen Le and Kris Kelly from Advanced Test Equipment Corp ATEC, discuss their Enterprise Page on The Field Engineer

In ATEC's own words, "Advanced Test Equipment Corp. (ATEC) rents test equipment for compliance certification across a variety of industries. Every day we help businesses around the world test the products that consumers buy and use. We are primarily a rental company with select sales opportunities and a full in-house calibration service that is accredited to ISO 17025 by A2LA.

Over our 40-year history, ATEC has rented and sold equipment to customers such as Caterpillar, L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and more. We have also assisted with automotive development for Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid.

Advantages of Test Equipment Rentals Here are a few reasons you should consider: Provides cost-effective solutions for short-term projects or overload Protects against capital investments and product obsolescence Saves time and money with immediate delivery Provides the ability to evaluate equipment before purchasing Avoids wasting time and money on maintenance costs Provides a “plan-B” when allocated equipment fails Rental expenses are tax deductible on your business taxes.

To watch the interview follow the link:
https://youtu.be/9x-fCoDmo7k?si=IpnlPZ_UEkbl_20Q

You can join The field Engineer community here,
https://thefieldengineer.com/register/

And our Facebook community here,
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28/04/2026

Where do excellent Field Service Managers come from?

There is always a high need in all industries and across all countries for excellent Field Service Managers. So, what makes an excellent Field Service Manager and what sort of background do they need? This article discusses the key skills needed to be a successful Field Service Manager.

Ideal Field Service Managers

Ideal Field Service Managers are those with a strong technical background, who is happy to move into managing and to be primarily office based rather than out in the field. Strong communication skills are essential for two main reasons. Firstly, to make sure that every member of the team wherever they are based are listened to and that communication is regular, honest and open. Secondly, for effective working with other departments within the organisation and for creating strong relationships with customers.
A lot of Managers say that being office based after perhaps a whole working life spent in the field, is not as easy as it sounds. Sometimes because of stage of life or family reasons, a role with less travel is attractive, but some engineers find office life like being in a cage.
Ideally, a Field Service Manager will arrive in the new role with some experience of training or team leading.
Finally, and perhaps key, is to keep hands-on technical ability and to remain up to date with industry developments and in field service in general.

To read the full article:

https://thefieldengineer.com/blog/learning-and-development/management-skills/where-do-excellent-field-service-managers-come-from/

You can join The field Engineer community here,
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22/04/2026

The Field Engineer meets Mercy Ships' Biomedical Services Manager Simon Bor
'As a healthcare professional, I am passionate about improving patient safety and optimizing processes and systems to make care more efficient and cost-effective. I believe that good ideas are only valuable when they are actually put into practice; therefore, I am dedicated to implementing changes in healthcare.’
Mercy Ships is a faith-based international development organisation that deploys hospital ships to some of the poorest countries in the world, delivering vital, free healthcare to people in desperate need. Conditions requiring surgical treatment kill more people in low-income countries than HIV/Aids, TB and malaria combined. Globally, five billion people have no access to safe, affordable surgery when they need it. In sub-Saharan Africa, up to 69% of people live on less than £2 a day. Healthcare in these countries either doesn't exist or is unaffordable to the vast majority of the population. Partnering with host nations To achieve this, Mercy Ships delivers a customised five-year partnership model with every country it is invited to support. Relationships are built with the national government and ministry of health, so that the needs of each country are met.

To watch, follow the link:

https://youtu.be/bghWTSC6sR4?si=TKQVj6b8MGTQyAOA

You can join The field Engineer community here,
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And our Facebook community here,
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20/04/2026

What is the profile of a great Service Engineer?
Recently, I found myself thinking about my family in a rather unexpected way. I began wondering who among them might make an great Service Engineer. Not from a technical background or experience point of view, but purely based on their personalities, interests, and the way they approach challenges.
Initially,
I assumed the exercise would be simple. But it quickly became clear how easy it was to rule people out. One family member lacks patience, another avoids structured environments, and yet another dislikes dealing with people. While many had one or two relevant qualities, only one person stood out as having them all, and could potentially make a great service engineer.
This led me to a broader question: What kind of person truly excels as a Field Service Engineer? What qualities are essential to thrive in a role that requires both technical ability and strong interpersonal skills?
To read the full article, follow the link:
https://thefieldengineer.com/blog/learning-and-development/career-advice/what-is-the-profile-of-a-great-service-engineer/

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16/04/2026

Vikram Bhasker discusses his work in Systems, Performance, and Outcomes in Service organizations

Vikram Bhasker discusses his career journey, and his evolution into Service Architecture for Complex Systems.

Helping Service organizations to Align their Operations, Risk, Performance, and Outcomes. In Vikram's own words,

'I work on how systems actually deliver outcomes. Not how they’re intended to. Not how they’re described. But how they perform under real conditions. Most organizations focus on ex*****on. Fewer design the architecture that determines whether ex*****on leads to consistent results. That gap is where systems break down.’

You can join The field Engineer community here,
https://thefieldengineer.com/register/

And our Facebook community here,
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To watch the interview:

https://youtu.be/M80A4f0IV8E?si=kLe-zgHN36r4qqaa

14/04/2026

How to manage stress as a Field Service Engineer

Since writing “How to manage stress as a Field Service Engineer”, Frank Pemberton has continued to work with medical equipment but moved companies from BD Biosciences to Intuitive. Frank is still based in Texas with his family and has four sons.

April is Stress Awareness Month, and the theme is , so here are Frank’s thoughts on handling stress while working in field service engineering in 2026.

From your career in field service, what advice would you give to others of how they can support a field engineer and help them to handle stress?

Well, others can help an FSE (Field Service Engineer), by Thanking US for what we do. I have been thanked before in hallways or elevators by someone I didn’t even know; or after explaining to someone why I’m dragging so much equipment into the hospital. I just reply,
“someone has to fix the surgical robots, or other equipment.”
This usually always gets a positive reaction.
Think to thank an FSE for what they do every day to keep the hospital equipment (for example) running.

To read the full article follow the link:

https://thefieldengineer.com/blog/health-and-fitness/how-to-manage-stress-as-a-field-service-engineer/

You can join The field Engineer community here,
https://thefieldengineer.com/register/

And our Facebook community here,
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09/04/2026

Discussing how The Field Engineer Community is building personal and professional bridges globally

We are happy to share a discussion between our volunteers Charlie Apps, Guy Eid, our Community Manager Caroline Gregory, and Community Founder Tim Robertson.

Have a watch and hear our discussion about how far The Field Engineer community has come, and some of our plans for the future.

We give many thanks to all of the people who have contributed to the success of The Field Engineer Community. To our members in well over 100 countries, and to our supporters who share the story of a global community supporting the careers and success of engineers and technicians who work in the field wherever they are in the world and whatever nationality/nationalities they have.

To read the full article, click the link in our Bio.

You can join The field Engineer community here,
https://thefieldengineer.com/register/

And our Facebook community here,
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2261924563957562/

To watch follow the link:

https://youtu.be/N3OqhsxJWQc?si=RU1NdcZfffMLkZWG

01/04/2026

The Field Engineer – how to achieve global connection support and friendship

The beginning of The Field Engineer
From the outset the guiding principle behind The Field Engineer was to be truly global. After all, for any Field Engineer or Field Technician, at times it is just them, the equipment or machinery, their toolkit, and a task. Sometimes, things are straightforward, and sometimes very complicated. There is always time pressure either from a work schedule or from a customer pacing up and down and asking questions about time scale. So, it can be lonely and challenging.

The members of The Field Engineer
The members of The Field Engineer community know that they are not alone because all over the world in every country and across all industries, there are others in the same position. The equipment may not be the same, but the challenges and questions will be.

I was reminded of this today when one of our members from Turkey messaged me and said:

“It’s really great to make engineer friends all over the world. Thanks Caroline.”

Then another message from someone new to The Field Engineer community:

“Recently, I’ve been exploring to transition into Field Service Engineering roles, which is how I came across your YouTube channel.”

The world seems to become smaller inside The Field Engineer.

A member reached out as she wanted to transition from working in a Lab to working as a Field Service Engineer. She now has three community members helping her: one from Cameroon, one from the UK and one from the USA. They all have different perspectives to help her with her move to a new role and stage in her career.

I have always worked globally and across cultures and continue to do so with Intercultural Success and The Field Engineer. This has enriched my life. It has also expanded my vocabulary and general knowledge.

To read the full article follow the link:
https://thefieldengineer.com/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of/the-field-engineer-how-to-achieve-global-connection-support-and-friendship/

31/03/2026

Land Your Dream Field Engineering Job Abroad: The Ultimate Guide to Going Global

Finding work in another country is one of the biggest global career moves you can make. If you’re a field-based engineer looking to take your skills overseas, you’re probably wondering where to even start. The good news? While the journey depends on your industry and destination, some strategies for a global move work across the board. Let’s break it down.

What Makes You Stand Out to International Employers?
There’s no single “perfect” candidate profile, but employers hiring from abroad tend to look for a mix of practical readiness, solid experience, and genuine commitment. Here’s what matters most for your global application.

To read the full article follow the link:

https://thefieldengineer.com/blog/learning-and-development/career-advice/land-your-dream-field-engineering-job-abroad-the-ultimate-guide-to-going-global/

You can join The field Engineer community here,
https://thefieldengineer.com/register/

And our Facebook community here,
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11/03/2026

3 Lessons for the Modern Field Engineer in the world now

What does the modern Field Engineer need to know in the changing world of 2026? In this article, Varun Sharma shares his experience and knowledge to highlight three key lessons for any Field Engineer working now.

Here are the 3 simple lessons I’ve learned on my journey from the toolbox to operations:

Stop “Firefighting” and Start “Sprinting”
Safety is a Gift, Not a Chore
Your Report is Your “Product”.

To read the full article follow the link:

https://thefieldengineer.com/blog/learning-and-development/3-lessons-for-the-modern-field-engineer-in-the-world-now/

You can join The field Engineer community here,
https://thefieldengineer.com/register/

And our Facebook community here,
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06/03/2026

A day in the life of a Computerised Tomography Engineer

What is it like to work as a CT (Computerised Tomography) Engineer? In 2022, Luiza Culeaşcā shared the answer to this based on her experience working as a CT (Computerised Tomography) Engineer for Siemens Healthineers. Since then Luiza, has continued to work in field engineering and has been promoted.

My advice to other women engineers would be:

“Go out there and do what you love, and do it with passion.”

Passion is not questionable. It can’t be refused, judged, or misunderstood and that, from my point of view, is the ultimate weapon.

To read the full article follow the link:

https://thefieldengineer.com/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of/luiza-culeasca-a-woman-biomedical-engineer-for-siemens-healthineers-in-romania/

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