Motorola Solutions

Field Engineer - Ohio

United States full-time Mid $60,000 - $80,000
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Motorola Solutions is a world leader in the field of professional mobile communications systems with an impressive heritage of technological innovations and a global base of installed systems. The group's main business is the implementation of mission-critical digital mobile communication systems for Government & Public Safety Communications customers.

Job Description
Note: This is a remote position with travel (50-75%+) to support projects within the territory (OH, WI, MI, MN, SD, ND). The candidates must reside in or be open to relocation to OH.
Overview:
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.
Responsibilities include:

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

Provide weekly reports of activities and accomplishments.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Specific Knowledge/Skills:

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.

​Experience with installation, administration, and troubleshooting of:

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

Note: This is a remote position with travel (50-75%+) to support projects within the territory (OH, WI, MI, MN, SD, ND). The candidates must reside in or be open to relocation to OH.
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.

Basic Requirements

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

Travel Requirements
50-75%

Relocation Provided
None

Position Type
Experienced

Referral Payment Plan
YesOur U.S. Benefits include:

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with Company Match

10 Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off Packages

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

and more!

EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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