Field Technical Support Engineer

VinFast

$90K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical automotive background as a high-level Service Technician required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working with Electric Vehicles is a plus
  • Analytical ability to impact key performance indicators
  • Problem-solving initiative to fix issues and understand their root causes
  • Proven innovative leadership in processes and efficiencies
  • Ability to motivate and engage a team effectively
  • Digital proficiency and adaptability to new technologies
  • Computer skills in MS Office and vehicle diagnostic tools like OBD
  • Valid Driving License

Responsibilities

  • Handle diagnosis requests promptly
  • Maintain strong relationships with regional service center teams
  • Provide training on system software updates and debug capabilities
  • Take ownership of technician concerns and resolve issues
  • Address technician problem resolution needs directly at service centers
  • Report on service quality and service readiness metrics
  • Travel frequently to various service center locations, typically 30-70% of the time

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge electric vehicle technology
  • Supportive team culture fostering innovation and problem-solving
Full Job Description
Category
Technical Services

Number of Openings
1

Location
Irvine Head Office

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Vinfast Field Technical Support Engineers (FTSEs) provide on-site professional vehicle systems technical support to Vinfast's service center technicians and technical trainers. FTSEs have broad responsibilities including vehicle diagnostic and repair support, providing an avenue for escalated cases, product problem resolution and territory management support for Vinfast. The primary FTSE objective is to diagnose and direct repairs on customer vehicles that Service Center Technicians are unable to resolve or are trending towards quality problems. FTSEs will also provide Vinfast Service Center service readiness feedback and early training on emerging technical support issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES & KEY ACTIVITIES:
  • Handles diagnosis requests in a structured and timely manner
  • Maintain a close working relationship with Service center managers and technicians in the region
  • Knowledge of Powertrain, Modern High Voltage EV power systems or ADAS systems
  • Conduct ad-hoc in-Service Center product training sessions, which can include technical information on upcoming System software releases, new feature implementations or debug capabilities.
  • Take ownership of Service Technician's concerns and use effective problem resolution skills
  • For officially dispatched cases, address service center technician problem resolution needs via phone or at the service center location.
  • Report on service center's "Quality of Service" relative to overall service readiness
  • Proficient with OBD based diagnostics tools and possess the knowledge to resolve vehicle system issues based on DTCs reported
  • Travel as needed (typical travel: [30-70%]


Position Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Technical automotive background as a high level Service Technician required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience of working with Electric Vehicles a plus
  • Analytical ability to understand and impact key performance indicators
  • Problem solving initiative to fix problems when they arise, but also understand why and how they happened
  • Proven ability to lead by example and be innovative with processes and efficiencies
  • Ability to motivate a team, to engage and facilitate others to achieve and succeed
  • Performs well in an agile, fast-paced environment where things can change very quickly
  • Perform and lead well under pressure
  • Digitally savvy - ability to adopt and adapt quickly to new technology and systems
  • Computer proficiency in MS Office
  • Proficient in vehicle CAN analysis and flashing tools such as Vector Canoe and VFlash a plus
  • Capable of using issue tracking tools such as JIRA and fleet management software to identify vehicle system software versions or update success a plus
  • Valid Driving License


Open Date
8/10/2026

Req Number
TEC-26-00001

Starting at

Salary Range
$90,000 - $110,000

This position is currently accepting applications.

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