Field Service Engineer

evertz; Burlington; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer funded benefits program

Competitive total compensation package

Work-Life Balance

Employee assistance plan

Employee Discount Platform

Career Progression

Casual Work Environment

Social Events and Sports Teams

Onsite Counsellor

Job summary

Evertz Microsystems in Burlington, Ontario is seeking a network technician to configure, commission, and troubleshoot IP networks for broadcast systems. You will work both in-house and at customer sites to install, configure, and support Ethernet/IP networks powering broadcast equipment.

The role requires Linux comfort, network troubleshooting experience, and knowledge of IP networking protocols. A valid Ontario driver’s license and willingness to travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Desire to help the customer and deliver service excellence.
• Education in Computer Networking or related practical experience.
• Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Electronic Technician or related engineering education or experience.
• Strong comfort level with Linux.

Responsibilities

• Implement, document and deploy IP networks for broadcast infrastructures.
• Provide technical direction on issues, firmware upgrades and maintenance.
• Diagnose root causes via research and replication.
• Recommend solutions using appropriate technical language.

Skills

Linux

Network troubleshooting

Customer service

IP networking protocols

Networking technologies

Education

Education in Computer Networking or related practical experience

Job description

As the first and often the most frequent point of contact for our clients, you will have the greatest opportunity to influence the client's perception of Evertz. This position is a challenging mix that combines technical know-how and customer service skills both in-house and when traveling to our customer’s production studios and distribution facilities.
You will be challenged with configuring, commissioning, and systematically trouble shooting Ethernet/IP networks for the latest advancements in broadcast networks and video processing equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Engage in implementation, documentation and deployment on the build out of both small and large scale IP Networks supporting broadcast infrastructures
• Respond and provide technical direction to customers regarding operational issues, firmware upgrades and general maintenance
• Assess the customer’s application, troubleshoot and diagnose issues through research and/or re-creation to determine the root cause
• Recommend solutions utilizing various levels of technical language appropriate to the customer in a timely, clear and professional manner
• Maintain a communication link between customer service and other departments by partnering to resolve customer issues and communicating customer feedback to aid in design changes including customer “feature requests” to product managers
• Support the development of product communications by generating or authoring customer guides and provide the technical writing group with information including Pinouts, FAQ, Application notes, Best Practices and customer product or system configuration and product integration with other manufacturer’s products
• Install product(s) or systems at customer sites and delivering training to customers in-house or abroad
• (RFC 2328), PIM, QOS, RIP, Sflow, SNMP, STP/RSTP/MST (IEEE 802.1d), VARP/VRRP, VLAN (IEEE 802.1q), VRF

Qualifications:

• Unparalleled desire to help the customer and deliver service excellence
• Education in Computer Networking or related recent practical experience
• Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Electronic Technician or engineering education or related recent practical experience
• A strong comfort level with Linux is highly desired
• Some Network trouble shooting experience
• Knowledge of IP Networking Protocols (IGMPv2/v3, RIP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• Knowledge of Internet network technologies (DNS, Firewall, SSH, HTTP)
• Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license

What we Offer:

• Employer funded benefits program
• Competitive total compensation package
• Work-Life Balance
• Employee assistance plan
• Employee Discount Platform
• Career Progression
• Casual Work Environment
• Social Events and Sports Teams
• Onsite Counsellor

Location:Burlington, Ontario
Hours:40 hours, Monday - Friday
Vacancy:This is an existing position
Salary Range:$40,000 to $48,000 per year base salary*, based on experience
Additional Compensation: Road bonus, per-diem, on-call pay, over-time

About Evertz Microsystems (TSX: ET)

Evertz is a global leader in broadcast technology, delivering cutting-edge hardware and software solutions that deliver content to television sets, on-demand services, WebTV, IPTV, and mobile devices (like phones and tablets) worldwide. Trusted by major broadcast facilities, telcos, and satellite providers on every continent, we're known for end-to-end innovation that sets the industry standard.

Canadian-headquartered with offices around the world, Evertz has 2,000+ employees and has been recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies — a testament to our commitment to excellence and global impact.

Join a team where your work shapes the future of broadcast and new media industries.

Evertz is committed to equal opportunity employment. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities — please notify HR when scheduling your interview.