Guitar Tech

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe. An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument, it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are searching for a Guitar Tech based in Shanghai.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with Product Development during early stages of product design on product specification and proof of concept for Fender Products.
• Prepare, release and confirm production schedules.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to make an effective product launch, quality, cost and budget.
• Contribute to problem solving efforts for new Fender products introduction.
• Communicate with Marketing and Product team members regarding design decisions and trade-offs. Obtain appropriate input to ensure the quality of the product design.
• Devise solutions to technical problems that arise in products in production.
• Maintain, repair, and custom equipment for all artists visiting Backstage, with priority given to Endorsers.
• Visit artists at recordings, rehearsals, and live performances to communicate with them, understand their equipment situation, and reflect on their requests.
• Maintain the artists' equipment and create a comfortable environment for them during shooting Fender news contents and marketing related events.
• Make arrangements for guitars, amps, parts, etc. requested by artists, and supply by communicating with customer service and sales.
• Other duties as assigned.

Business Knowledge, Skill Requirements, and Desired Attributes:

• Design and analysis skills sufficient to design, with regular supervision, electric guitars and associated components.
• Good technical and non-technical communications skills.
• In depth knowledge of guitars.
• General knowledge of woodworking.
• Must have experience playing guitar.
• Any additional musical background is a plus.
• Possess English reading, writing and Speaking skills is a plus.

Education and/or Certifications and/or Training:

• Required: High school degree or equivalent experience.

Minimum Professional Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in building, maintaining, repairing, and customizing guitars.

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Presonus®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel®, Bigsby®, and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com.