Field Support Engineer

HID; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Annual leave

Career development opportunities

Global organization

Job summary

HID is seeking a Field Support Engineer in Fort Lauderdale, FL to join the pivCLASS Product Engineering team. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex product issues, while coordinating with customers, Technical Support, and Engineering to ensure successful deployments and high‑quality experiences.

The role emphasizes customer engagement, field testing, and continuous product feedback, with travel 11-30%.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience with physical access control systems (PACS).
• Experience installing, configuring, and supporting access control hardware and software solutions.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in customer environments.
• Experience in technical support, field engineering, or similar customer-facing roles.
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Engineering to diagnose and resolve complex product issues.
• Serve as a technical liaison between customers, Technical Support, and Engineering teams.
• Configure, integrate, and validate PACS environments for testing and verification.
• Perform customer-specific configuration testing to support deployment requirements.
• Document product defects, enhancement requests, and integration challenges.
• Own and manage escalated customer support cases through resolution.
• Identify opportunities to improve product functionality and internal processes.
• Troubleshoot issues involving pivCLASS solutions and third-party integrations.
• Develop and maintain technical knowledge base articles and customer-facing docs.
• Assist with customer support when frontline tech support cannot resolve issues.
• Coordinate with product engineering for two-way feedback and product improvements.
• Attend on-site customer visits for deployments or challenging troubleshooting.
• Assist with product testing for new features and fixes.

Skills

PACS expertise

Field engineering

Customer engagement

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical liaison

Documentation

On-site deployments

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Agile

Job description

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Field Support Engineer!!

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Job ID: 50501

Travel: :11-30%

As a member of the pivCLASS Product Engineering team, the Field Support Engineer serves as a critical link between Engineering, Technical Support, and customers. This role combines advanced technical troubleshooting, customer engagement, and product advocacy to ensure successful deployments and exceptional customer experiences. The successful candidate will resolve complex escalations, support strategic customer implementations, and provide valuable field insights that influence future product enhancements and roadmap decisions.

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo

Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS):

HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions. From cutting‑edge readers, credentials and controllers, to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high‑quality solutions.

This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security.

As our Field Support Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by:

• Partnering closely with Product Engineering to investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex product issues.
• Serving as a technical liaison between customers, Technical Support, and Engineering teams.
• Configuring, integrating, and validating physical access control system environments for testing, troubleshooting, and product verification.
• Conducting customer‑specific configuration testing and validation to support deployment requirements.
• Documenting and communicating product defects, enhancement requests, and integration challenges through established processes.
• Owning and managing escalated customer support cases through resolution.
• Identifying opportunities to improve product functionality, usability, and internal processes.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex issues involving pivCLASS solutions and third‑party access control integrations.
• Developing and maintaining technical knowledge base articles, troubleshooting guides, and customer‑facing documentation.
• Assisting with customer support issues when tech support cannot resolve them on their own.
• Coordinating with product engineering for two‑way feedback (requesting assistance when needed and providing feedback to further enhance the product).
• Attending on‑site customer visits to assist with special deployments or challenging technical troubleshooting.
• Assisting with product testing for new features and issue fixes

Your Experience and Background include:

• 4-7 years of experience working with physical access control systems (PACS).
• Experience installing, configuring, and supporting access control hardware and software solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in customer environments.
• Experience supporting customers in a technical support, field engineering, systems engineering, or similar customer‑facing role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience working across cross‑functional teams, including Engineering, Product Management, and Customer Support.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a customer‑first mindset.
• Experience supporting access control systems within U.S. Federal Government environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of PIV credentials, FIPS 201 standards, and HSPD-12 requirements is preferred.
• Working knowledge of PKI architecture, digital certificates, and certificate validation processes is preferred.
• Experience integrating PACS solutions with identity management, card issuance, or credentialing systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Agile development methodologies is preferred.
• Experience with HID products and solutions is preferred.
• Security industry certifications or manufacturer certifications are a plus.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work‑life balance
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply?

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. You'll have opportunities to share insights and contribute forward‑thinking ideas that shape future outcomes.
• Integrity: You are results‑orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact [e-mail] .

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country.
• HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.

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If you believe the tool has not accurately represented your application, you can request direct human review by contacting [e-mail] with the subject line "Application Review Request" and the role you applied for.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!

On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.

When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.