Senior Level Field Lead Jobs
Senior level field lead jobs put experienced professionals in charge of on-site execution, field team direction, and project outcomes from start to finish. Openings concentrate across Consulting & Professional Services, Automotive, and Technology & Software, with 50% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like WSP, Rivian, and Stoneridge hiring at this level now.
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Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.
Position Summary
The Lead Field Systems Technician is a senior, hands-on technical leader responsible for complex vehicle system integration, installation, testing, troubleshooting, and data collection. This role bridges the gap between engineering and field execution by taking new products or technical objectives, often with limited documentation, and developing safe, reliable, and repeatable methods for implementation across a variety of commercial and off-highway vehicle platforms. The position establishes technical best practices and mentors the Field Service Technician team in developing high-quality work instructions, diagnostic procedures, repair manuals, and supporting documentation. Working closely with engineering, the Lead Field Systems Technician identifies and resolves system-level issues while improving the quality, consistency, and technical capability of the team.
Major Responsibilities
- Lead complex vehicle system integration, installation, testing, troubleshooting, and data collection across commercial and off-highway vehicle platforms.
- Translate new products, engineering objectives, and loosely defined technical requirements into safe, reliable, and repeatable field methods.
- Serve as the technical lead for first-time and complex installations, identifying required tools, equipment, processes, and technical information.
- Provide advanced system-level troubleshooting and root-cause support, working closely with engineering to identify and resolve integration and field issues.
- Establish and promote technical best practices, workmanship standards, and consistent field processes across the Field Service Technician team.
- Lead the development of work instructions, installation procedures, test procedures, checklists, and supporting technical documentation through coaching, technical review, and approval.
- Mentor and develop Field Service Technicians in installation, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation practices.
- Support the introduction and deployment of new products and technologies, transferring knowledge from engineering and initial field activities to the broader FST team.
- Identify opportunities to improve tools, processes, documentation, training, safety, quality, and overall field execution.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED
- 7+ years hands-on field service, automotive integration, prototyping, mechatronics, controls, electrical/electronic systems or comparable experience
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical/mechanical systems without detailed work instructions
- Strong electrical wiring/harness fabrication and troubleshooting abilities
- Experience creating technical work instructions and diagnostic procedures
- Experience training or mentoring technicians
PREFERRED
- 2+ years acting as Lead Technician, Team Lead, Shop Lead or equivalent
- Commercial vehicle or automotive industry experience
- Familiarity with vehicle networks, CAN and Automotive Ethernet
- Familiarity GMSL/FPD-Link systems
- Experience with Camera, Display, and ECU diagnostics
- Experience working on pre-productions vehicles
- Experience conducting data acquisition and utilizing test equipment
- Mechanical fabrication to build brackets to install products on vehicles
- Associate degree in mechatronics, electronics, automotive technology or similar
LOCATION AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Up to 30% travel required for this position
Additional Considerations
- Relocation assistance is not offered for this position, and candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Novi, Michigan
- This role requires on-site presence a minimum of three (3) days per week, with the option to work remotely two (2) days per week
Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
INTRODUCTION
Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.
Position Summary
The Lead Field Systems Technician is a senior, hands-on technical leader responsible for complex vehicle system integration, installation, testing, troubleshooting, and data collection. This role bridges the gap between engineering and field execution by taking new products or technical objectives, often with limited documentation, and developing safe, reliable, and repeatable methods for implementation across a variety of commercial and off-highway vehicle platforms. The position establishes technical best practices and mentors the Field Service Technician team in developing high-quality work instructions, diagnostic procedures, repair manuals, and supporting documentation. Working closely with engineering, the Lead Field Systems Technician identifies and resolves system-level issues while improving the quality, consistency, and technical capability of the team.
Major Responsibilities
- Lead complex vehicle system integration, installation, testing, troubleshooting, and data collection across commercial and off-highway vehicle platforms.
- Translate new products, engineering objectives, and loosely defined technical requirements into safe, reliable, and repeatable field methods.
- Serve as the technical lead for first-time and complex installations, identifying required tools, equipment, processes, and technical information.
- Provide advanced system-level troubleshooting and root-cause support, working closely with engineering to identify and resolve integration and field issues.
- Establish and promote technical best practices, workmanship standards, and consistent field processes across the Field Service Technician team.
- Lead the development of work instructions, installation procedures, test procedures, checklists, and supporting technical documentation through coaching, technical review, and approval.
- Mentor and develop Field Service Technicians in installation, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation practices.
- Support the introduction and deployment of new products and technologies, transferring knowledge from engineering and initial field activities to the broader FST team.
- Identify opportunities to improve tools, processes, documentation, training, safety, quality, and overall field execution.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED
- 7+ years hands-on field service, automotive integration, prototyping, mechatronics, controls, electrical/electronic systems or comparable experience
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical/mechanical systems without detailed work instructions
- Strong electrical wiring/harness fabrication and troubleshooting abilities
- Experience creating technical work instructions and diagnostic procedures
- Experience training or mentoring technicians
PREFERRED
- 2+ years acting as Lead Technician, Team Lead, Shop Lead or equivalent
- Commercial vehicle or automotive industry experience
- Familiarity with vehicle networks, CAN and Automotive Ethernet
- Familiarity GMSL/FPD-Link systems
- Experience with Camera, Display, and ECU diagnostics
- Experience working on pre-productions vehicles
- Experience conducting data acquisition and utilizing test equipment
- Mechanical fabrication to build brackets to install products on vehicles
- Associate degree in mechatronics, electronics, automotive technology or similar
LOCATION AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Up to 30% travel required for this position
Additional Considerations
- Relocation assistance is not offered for this position, and candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Novi, Michigan
- This role requires on-site presence a minimum of three (3) days per week, with the option to work remotely two (2) days per week
Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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Senior Level Field Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level field lead job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned field operations end-to-end, not just participated in them. Demonstrate that you have set direction for a crew or project, resolved complex on-site problems without escalating, and mentored less experienced leads. A portfolio of completed projects with measurable outcomes, strong safety records, and cross-functional coordination experience will give you a clear edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire senior level field leads?
Companies hiring senior level field leads right now include WSP, Rivian, and Stoneridge, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from established contractors, infrastructure operators, and enterprises with large-scale field programs that require experienced leadership to run safely and on schedule.
Are there remote senior level field lead jobs?
Yes, though the role is primarily on-site by nature, a share of positions do offer flexible arrangements. About 50% of senior level field lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically covering project oversight, planning coordination, or multi-site management responsibilities where physical presence at a single location is not required every day.
What makes a field lead role senior level?
Senior level field leads own outcomes rather than tasks. They set the execution plan, manage risk across a project or territory, make consequential decisions in the field without waiting for direction, and are accountable for safety compliance and team performance. They also develop junior and mid-level leads, translating company standards into on-the-ground practice and stepping in when high-stakes situations require experienced judgment.
Which industries hire the most senior level field leads?
Senior Level field lead roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Automotive, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large, geographically distributed field programs that require experienced professionals to maintain quality, safety, and schedule across multiple crews or locations simultaneously.