Field Engineer - Ohio

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Target Base Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000  USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

The Field Engineer is responsible for the Implementation of complex communication system infrastructure and technical support of specialized sub-systems and product applications, This includes troubleshooting software-driven electronics, IP networks, server and network hardware, and performance verification and optimization of RF and broadband architecture including, legacy analog, advanced digital P25, and data infrastructure devices and systems. 

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  Team with Systems Engineering, Project Management, and Sales personnel to effectively design, implement, optimize, test, cutover, and document advanced communication systems that meet or exceed customer expectations

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  Provide weekly reports of activities and accomplishments.  

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  Utilizes system design drawings, planners, and product documentation to oversee the onsite installation of network, server, and RF equipment. Provides as-built information for the final system documentation package. 

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  Utilizes network design tools, formalized process documents, and customer input to perform onsite and remote configuration of network, server, RF, and databases. Provides as-configured documentation and baseline reports.

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  Utilizes system logs and tools to perform onsite and remote troubleshooting of networks, servers, databases, and RF infrastructure. Verifies system logs and event monitoring applications are clear of any faults. 

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  Utilizes product and system test plans to perform acceptance testing. Corrects any deficiencies found during testing.  Provides accepted test results for the final system documentation package. 

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  Utilizes product specifications, FCC license data, and design parameters to perform performance verification/optimization of advanced digital and legacy analog RF infrastructure. Provides baseline measurement data and accepted test results for the final system documentation package. 

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  Utilizes project design drawings and customer current system information to design/develop solutions to difficult technical issues encountered as part of system implementation, upgrades, or support issues.

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  Perform preventative maintenance routines to ensure proper system operation with a focus on trend analysis and documentation of results

• Unique combinations of multi-site RF communications systems and computer/networking skills are required. 

• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN IP networks, and must be proficient in computer network installation, configuration, and maintenance of systems including cabling, routers, switches, and firewalls.

• Server Virtualization, specifically with VMWare ESXi v.6+ and\or Microsoft Hyper-V 2012+

• Server Operating Systems, specifically Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012 R2 and 2019

• Workstation Operating Systems, specifically Windows 7 & 10

• Switches, routers, firewalls, specifically HP and Juniper

• Knowledge of secure products/protocols (KMF, KVL, AES)

• Knowledge of RF systems, such as transmitters, receivers, filters, and antenna networks

• Demonstrate systems experience and have related experience with the relevant equipment

• Knowledge of standard telephony and dedicated data circuits, as well as knowledge of packet-switching techniques

• Experience with logging recording systems

• Skilled in the use of various communications test equipment including:

  • Communication system analyzers (S412E LMR Master, Viavi 3920B)

  • RF Power Sensor

  • Ethernet test sets (Anritsu 9090A, VeeX MTX150, T-BERD 5800

  • T1 test sets

  • TIMS (Transmission Impairment Measurement Set)​​

• Highly computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Google G-Suite applications

• Strong self-management skills and "people" skills to work closely with customers and partner community, as well as Sales, Systems Engineering, Project Management, and Customer Service teams

• Self-motivated and self-managed to perform the required duties at a distance from direct supervision

• Able to operate under stressful situations to resolve customer problems quickly

• Associate's Degree in a technical or engineering discipline and 4+ years of technical or engineering experience

• OR 6+ years technical or engineering experience

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position