RF Field Technician

TPI Global Solutions; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a System Engineer II/RF Field Technician based in Northern Michigan. The role requires RF/Radio experience for troubleshooting and installation in fleet vehicles with significant travel involved. The position is contract-based with a seniority level of mid-senior. Join a dynamic team focused on wireless connectivity solutions.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand RF technology, troubleshoot issues, and apply radio system knowledge effectively.
• Mid-Senior level with contract role.

Responsibilities

• Respond to tickets when radios malfunction; troubleshoot and repair or replace devices in the field.
• Install new equipment as part of lifecycle management for fleet vehicles.
• Install new radios into fleet vehicles.
• Install new equipment as part of lifecycle management for fleet vehicles.
• Not responsible for design but supports independent or team-based installations.
• Install new radios into fleet vehicles.

Skills

RF/Radio experience

Job description

Job Title: System Engineer II/RF Field Technician

Location: Northern region (Cadillac, Traverse City, Claire, etc.) of Michigan - most of the role will involve travel

Duration: 6+ Months Contract (Possible Extension)

Department Overview

• Team of 4 Field Technicians and 4 Engineers
• Focus area: Wireless connectivity in IT space
• Handles multiple wireless solutions including radio, land, mobile, cellular modems, Starlink, dispatch for radio, cellular boosters, and satellite technologies (phones, etc.)
• Majority of work involves radio systems—installed and maintained across fleet vehicles for company operations, including microwave technologies
• Land Mobile Radio – 50%
• Cellular Modems and BDA’s – 50%

Responsibilities

Field Technician

• Work consists of land mobile radio (50%) and cellular modems & BDA's (50%)
• On-call rotation: 1 week on / 3 weeks off (eligible for OT/on-call pay)Respond to tickets when radios malfunction; troubleshoot and repair or replace devices in the field
• Install new equipment as part of lifecycle management for fleet vehicles
• Not responsible for design but supports independent or team-based installations
• Install new radios into fleet vehicles

Skills

• RF/Radio experience – ability to understand RF technology, troubleshoot issues, and apply radio system knowledge effectively

Interview Process

• Format: Virtual
• Includes both technical and behavioral questions

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology
• Oil and Gas