Field Engineer

PlanIT Group, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC is seeking a Technical Support individual in Los Angeles, California. This full-time on-site role involves troubleshooting, testing, and repairing electronic hardware, requiring the ability to lift up to 35 pounds and perform hands-on tasks.

The ideal candidate should possess a 4-year college degree or equivalent experience, with 3-5 years of relevant experience in electronic troubleshooting and maintenance. Familiarity with test equipment and proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years experience reading engineering drawings and schematics.
• 3-5 years experience with electronic troubleshooting and fault isolation.
• 3-5 years experience with electro-optical sensor hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot technical problems and determine solutions.
• Conduct hands-on work including testing, troubleshooting, and repairing hardware.
• Conduct technical training and product briefings.

Skills

Familiarity with test equipment operation

Troubleshooting and repair

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent technical degree

2-year degree with relevant experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Hand tools

Job description

Conducts technical analysis of product implementations, modifications, and enhancements to products in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations. Troubleshoots technical problems and issues, determines technical solutions in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinated product solutions. Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications. Conducts technical training and product briefings with customers, vendors, and company representatives. Acts as a local on‑site representative to the customer's organization.

Program Job Description

The technical support individual will be responsible for completing hands‑on work, including testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic hardware in a fast‑paced environment. This role requires the ability to lift up to 35 pounds and perform various tasks, such as working with bonding adhesives, weighing, measuring, and mixing chemicals, as well as soldering and desoldering circuit boards and harnesses. Additionally, the individual will utilize hand tools to complete tasks and operate commercial and program‑specific test equipment. To diagnose and repair both electronic and mechanical hardware, they will use written procedures, engineering drawings, and diagrams. The successful candidate will be capable of performing tests, diagnosing issues, and repairing electronic hardware with limited supervision. This is a full‑time, on‑site position located in Los Angeles, California, requiring the individual to work on‑site at all times.

Required Experience

• Qualifications to be considered should include a 4-year college degree, a 2-year degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, an equivalent technical degree, or relevant military experience.
• 3-5 years experience reading engineering drawings and schematics is required.
• 3-5 years experience with electronic troubleshooting, with the ability to fault‑isolate to individual components is required.
• 3-5 years experience with electro‑optical sensor hardware and software is required.
• 3-5 years experience with commercial and/or military electronics maintenance, including hand tool operation and maintenance is required.

Desired Skills

• The ideal candidate will have familiarity with test equipment operation, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration. 3-5 years experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is also preferred. 3-5 years experience.
• Experience working with commercial test, measurement, and rework equipment, such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and hand‑soldering, is also desirable. 3-5 years experience.

Safety shoes are required for this position.