Full-Time

Technical Field Engineer

Automotive, Technical Support

Posted on 9/10/2025

MSX International

MSX International

1,001-5,000 employees

Automotive dealer performance and repair optimization

Compensation Overview

£40k/yr

Birmingham, UK

In Person

Candidates that reside in the Midlands area would be suitable. The role involves travel across the Midlands and mid-Wales.

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • have a dealer workshop background at a senior level (ideally Master Technician)
  • have demonstrable automotive experience.
  • have Customer facing experience (advantageous)
  • have a good understanding of Dealership operations.
  • have the ability to investigate, report on and diagnose complex vehicle systems, either ‘hands on’ or remotely
  • hold a recognised High Voltage qualification.
  • Due to the location of this role, candidates that reside in the Midlands area would be suitable.
  • The ideal candidate must be willing to travel across the Midlands to include Birmingham, West Midlands, Leicestershire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Oxfordshire, Staffordshire, Buckinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Bedfordshire, Dyfed and Powys mid-Wales with occasional overnight stays.
Responsibilities
  • conduct field visits, including overnight stays as necessary
  • record data as required as a Field Engineer Report into a dedicated software package
  • liaise with FCSD on vehicle case histories/trends and analysis
  • work on other assignments (responsibility for Dealer technical surveys, analysis, investigation etc.)
  • write and circulate data to Helpline Engineers / Field Engineers / Project Management / Customer / Customer Dealer staff when necessary
  • liaise with Dealership personnel at all levels
  • complete and provide information for MSXI documentation as necessary

MSX International partners with automotive OEMs and mobility companies to improve retail operations across dealer performance, repair optimization, and consumer engagement. Its offerings combine services and tools that enhance warranty and repair efficiency, diagnostics and repair enhancement, parts and service performance, and sales/distribution, guided by people, processes, and technology. It differentiates through a 30-year track record in the automotive space and deep industry focus, delivering end-to-end retail transformation rather than generic consulting. Its goal is to help clients unlock potential, improve retail results, and shape the future of mobility as a trusted catalyst for retail transformation.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Detroit, Michigan

Founded

2001

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • New Southfield HQ leases 67,000 sq ft for 10 years, relocating 200 employees.
  • UK HQ moves to Colchester's Knowledge Gateway near key Essex clients.
  • Long-term UK presence over 30 years strengthens regional automotive ties.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach lawsuit by Federman & Sherwood exposes PII, triggers GDPR fines.
  • Frequent HQ shifts from Auburn Hills to Southfield erode employee retention.
  • Solera Holdings steals UK/EU clients via Cox Automotive acquisition.

What makes MSX International unique

  • MSX International specializes in automotive outsourcing for staffing, engineering, and training.
  • Global footprint spans 20 offices across Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, and others.
  • Employs 6,000 people worldwide supporting automotive OEM aftersales services.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

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