Integration Specialist

Federal Signal; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Smoke-free workplace

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Federal Signal University Park, IL is seeking an Integration Specialist to install, commission, test, and support siren notification systems. You will follow project plans, document configurations, and ensure systems operate as specified, with guidance from senior staff as needed.

The role requires hands-on wiring, RF and TCP/IP networking, field training, and coordination with sales, engineering and contractors. Expect up to 80% domestic travel and up to 10% international travel.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of hands-on experience installing, testing, maintaining, or troubleshooting electronic, electrical, communications, or control systems.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and test procedures.
• Experience with emergency notification, public-address, SCADA, industrial control, or similar mission-critical systems.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, IP addressing, connectivity testing, and basic router/switch configuration.
• Experience with RF communications equipment, antennas, radio systems, or wireless network equipment.
• Experience supporting field installations, contractors, or customer training.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, and commission siren notification systems using analog and digital radio, IP networking, wireless broadband, satellite, cellular.
• Perform on-site system inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and corrective actions for assigned customer systems.
• Complete project documentation – including configuration records, test results, service reports, wiring updates, and closeout materials – accurately and on time.
• Provide remote technical support and coordinate with the technical support team to resolve customer issues.
• Conduct operator, administrator, and basic maintenance training at customer sites.
• Support installation contractors and verify work against project requirements and quality expectations.
• Work with sales, presales, engineering, quality, and project stakeholders to support implementation activities and resolve technical questions.
• Follow safe-work practices, complete required customer and company safety training, and maintain timely travel and expense documentation.
• Ability to travel – up to 80% domestic travel and up to 10% international travel; travel levels may vary by project.

Skills

RF communications

Electrical wiring

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Training

Project coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree in electronics or related field

Job description

The Integration Specialist provides installation, commissioning, testing, and post‑sales technical support for siren notification systems. Working under established project plans and with guidance from senior technical staff as needed, this role helps ensure customer systems are installed, configured, documented, and operating as specified.

Key Activities/Responsibilities (list 5-10):

• Install, configure, test, and commission siren notification systems using analog and digital radio, IP networking, wireless broadband, satellite, cellular, and related communication platforms
• Perform on-site system inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and corrective actions for assigned customer systems
• Complete project documentation – including configuration records, test results, service reports, wiring updates, and closeout materials – accurately and on time
• Provide remote technical support and coordinate with the technical support team to resolve customer issues
• Conduct operator, administrator, and basic maintenance training at customer sites
• Support installation contractors and verify work against project requirements and quality expectations
• Work with sales, presales, engineering, quality, and project stakeholders to support implementation activities and resolve technical questions
• Follow safe-work practices, complete required customer and company safety training, and maintain timely travel and expense documentation
• Ability to travel – up to 80% domestic travel and up to 10% international travel; travel levels may vary by project.

Education, Experience & Skills:

• Associate degree in electronics, electrical technology, industrial technology, engineering technology, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Three or more years of hands‑on experience installing, testing, maintaining, or troubleshooting electronic, electrical, communications, or control systems.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC circuits, low‑voltage electrical systems, and safe use of common electronic test equipment
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and test procedures
• Experience with emergency notification, public‑address, SCADA, industrial control, or similar mission‑critical systems
• Experience with RF communications equipment, antennas, radio systems, or wireless network equipment
• Experience supporting field installations, contractors, or customer training
• Knowledge of fundamentals of TCP/IP networking, including IP addressing, connectivity testing, and basic router or switch configuration.

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke‑free, drug‑free workplace.

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke‑free, drug‑free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] . All other applications must be submitted online.

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