Field Industrial Network Technician – Automation

Knobelsdorff; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Knobelsdorff is seeking a network technician to support KE's Automation division by installing, commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshoooting industrial networks across manufacturing facilities and data center environments. You will configure switches, verify connectivity, and document networks while learning from senior engineers in a fast-paced project setting.

Responsibilities include on-site support at customer locations nationwide, collaboration with project teams, and adherence to

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in networking, information technology, industrial automation, telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• Associate degree, technical degree, trade school training, military experience, or equivalent hands‑on networking experience preferred.
• Basic experience installing, terminating, labeling, testing, and troubleshooting Cat5e/Cat6 network cabling.
• Basic experience working with fiber optic cabling, patch panels, and network hardware.
• Understanding of Ethernet networking concepts including MAC addresses, VLANs, IP addressing, subnetting, and network segmentation.
• Familiarity with managed network switches and basic network troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret network diagrams and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with network testing equipment and software diagnostic tools.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in both team and independent environments.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain customer site access as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installing, terminating, labeling, testing, and troubleshooting copper and fiber optic network infrastructure.
• Support network installation and commissioning activities at customer sites throughout the United States.
• Assist with patching and maintaining network connections in control panels, network cabinets, and data center environments.
• Configure and commission managed network switches under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Troubleshoot basic network connectivity, communication, and hardware issues.
• Verify network performance and connectivity during startup and commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, cable schedules, IP address assignments, and network drawings.
• Read and interpret network diagrams, schematics, and project documentation.
• Follow established installation standards, safety procedures, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, project teams, and customers to support successful project execution.
• Travel extensively to support project installations, maintenance activities, and service calls.

Skills

Networking basics

Fiber optic cabling

Ethernet/IP knowledge

Troubleshooting

Reading network diagrams

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate degree or technical degree or equivalent hands-on networking experience

Tools

Cat5e/Cat6 cabling

Network hardware

Switch configuration

Network testing tools

Job description

Knobelsdorff is seeking a network technician to support KE's Automation division by installing, commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshoooting industrial networks across manufacturing facilities and data center environments. You will configure switches, verify connectivity, and document networks while learning from senior engineers in a fast-paced project setting.

Responsibilities include on-site support at customer locations nationwide, collaboration with project teams, and adherence to