Wireless Engineer

Henry Ford Health; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks an IT Wireless Engineer to design, implement, and support the hospital system’s WiFi infrastructure across multiple campuses. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to deploy new features, monitor performance, and resolve connectivity issues in a large, multi-location enterprise.

Strong knowledge of RF, security, QoS, and routing is essential, as is the ability to document designs clearly and communicate with management.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of IT experience in a related field.
• 5+ years supporting a multi-location enterprise WAN.
• CWNA certification or within 1 year; CWAP preferred.
• Training in wireless technologies and security solutions.
• Knowledge of privacy laws (HIPAA) related to wireless.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering implementation and support for the company-wide WiFi infra.
• Perform day-to-day operations, service monitoring, and project coordination.
• Collaborate with other units on joint projects to evolve wireless operations.
• Produce sound wireless designs and deliver effective technical support.

Skills

Wireless design

RF planning

VoWLAN

Routing protocols

Wireless security

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in information technology

Tools

SMARTS

Wireless survey tools

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The IT Wireless Engineer provides engineering implementation and support for the company-wide standard WiFi infrastructure and related components and tools. Specialist areas of focus will include day to day operational installations and service monitoring, collaboration with other units on joint projects, and coordination of projects to improve and evolve Wireless operations. Projects utilize a variety of hardware and software technologies and may include new feature/functionality or modifications to existing infrastructure. Under minimal supervision and working independently, must also have very strong writing, computer skills and the ability to effectively communicate with the Management Team.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, or related field is preferred.
• Three to five plus (3-5+) years of successful experience within the Information Technology field.
• Five plus (5+) years of successful experience within the Information Technology field supporting a multi-location enterprise wide area network is preferred.
• Focused training/seminars/workshops on wireless a/b/g/n/ac technology, Radio Frequency, and wireless security solutions.
• Training on desktop O/S, inter-networking, VOIP, VoWLAN, QoS, SNMP, and SMARTS. Training and demonstrated working knowledge of routing protocols.
• Training on various wireless technology support and survey tools.
• Professional Wireless Industry Associations/Affiliations.
• Strong background in wired network infrastructure components including routers, switches and layer 1 technologies.
• Training or strong knowledge of privacy laws including HITECH and HIPAA.
• Demonstrated ability to produce sound wireless solution designs and the required direct technical support.
• Demonstrated experience with wireless design, planning, and implementation.
• Solid understand of inter-networking routing protocols and their integration with wireless technology.
• Demonstrated experience with the design, planning, and implementation of various wireless encryption methods, RFID and wireless voice solutions.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) or within one (1) year of employment. Certified Wireless Analysis Professional (CWAP) is preferred.