Converged Technologies Field Engineer
Posted 2025-08-23
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
<p style="text-align:left">At Mitel, you will have the opportunity to help businesses connect, collaborate and provide better experiences for our customers. You will deliver valuable contributions in creating business success within our global organization utilizing your unique attributes, skills and experience.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Please take a moment to look over this opportunity and if interested, feel free to send us your application. If this is not the right opportunity for you, you can also sign up for Job Alerts by creating an account. This will give you a profile that you can use for all future applications, and you will be notified whenever a new position that matches your criteria becomes available.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Overview: </b>Performs client-site servicing, repair and/or installation of company product(s). This job may include any aspect of product field support, including system hardware and software, medical or laboratory devices and equipment, and systems networking. Provides technical support to customers on operational or maintenance aspects of system equipment. Serves as customer contact on technical and service related problems. Diagnoses mechanical, hardware, software and systems failures using established procedures. Determines most cost effective repair/resolution to minimize customer downtime. Prepares reports for analysis of product failure trends and service ability issues.</p><p></p><p><b><span>Responsibilities:</span></b></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Applying a basic understanding of telecommunications systems, network infrastructure and design, topologies and protocols, participates in the routine design, planning and integration of enterprise-wide communications network/systems. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Anticipates and analyzes common <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">connectivity/business</span> work flow problems, systems monitoring, tuning and capacity planning and consults with IT management and staffs to recommend appropriate solutions. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Primarily performs routine and some moderately-complex field engineering installations and/or maintenance activities on telecommunications systems, data, and networks at customer locations. Installs IP, network equipment and facilities. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Installs, adds to, maintains and supports moderately complex VoIP, SIP, voice/data along with other various CTI, IVR and Call Center/Contact Center applications.</span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Interprets service orders, circuit diagrams and electrical schematics of moderate complexity, verifying work order information and receipt of all necessary equipment and information. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Utilizes approved Mitel system tools/processes to track and document problem requests, resolutions, installations, changes, maintenance and repair work from inception to completion. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Reactively and proactively diagnoses and independently resolves common and some moderately complex, integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP and CTI applications. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Contributes to ongoing customer service efforts by making recommendations for improving system performance. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>With a general understanding and foundation in network design, assesses customer requirements where appropriate and recommends appropriate solutions. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>While interfacing with internal and external technical staff, provides customer service and support and ensures customer satisfaction with products and services while promoting a positive Company image. Works closely with the Branch/Dealer Operations teams, maintaining open communication lines, to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of Mitel systems implementations. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>May train and consult with clients in using and maintaining products. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Communicates status of problem resolution issues to ensure that customer is aware of and apprised on work activities and anticipated resolution. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Acts as the first point of issue resolution by responding to routine and moderately-complex field engineering requests and troubleshooting telecommunication problems. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Responds to routine client issues related to networks, systems and applications, applying technical solutions or making equipment repairs to correct and/or maximize system performance and operating efficiency. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Contacts telecommunications engineering and sustaining support when issues require further escalation. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>May act as a liaison between the Technical Support group and the customer to assist, facilitate and expedite resolution. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Updates and relays information to group leader on problem resolution status. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Performs work as a team lead, most frequently on small to medium scale projects, and answers questions, acting as a resource for others and providing direction to less experienced field staff. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Provides general work direction, coordinates work tasks, and may lead others when performing routine installations, add-ons, or service requests. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>May assist in training less experienced field technicians. Functions as a technical leader or project contributor on small, medium and large-scale projects of moderate complexity. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>May serve as a liaison between the customer and the company, communicating issues and conveying customer feedback to engineering and development staff. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Maintains and improves upon a level of technical proficiency and currency with new and developing technology in the systems engineering field by participating with and maintaining memberships with professional work groups; attending trainings, seminars or other technical related conferences; interfacing with peers; and pursuing related work certifications that support improvement, knowledge and expertise in current work activities. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Performs other duties as assigned or apparent. </span></p><p></p><p><b><span>Qualifications </span></b></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>General knowledge of telecommunications equipment, systems and applications as normally obtained through relevant experience may substitute. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Mitel telecom certifications, A+, NET+, CTP and a CCNA are required to perform the work as described above. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Certifications such as a CCSP, CCDA, CCIE, MSCE, MCSD, FCNE, or CCNP are desirable although not a requirement of the job as described </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Six+ years of field support experience with at least one year of telecommunications installation experience is required.</span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Experience Requisition Compensation supporting VoIP, IP Telephony and Unified Messaging (UM) including Quality of Service (QoS), redundancy, architecture, engineering, implementation, troubleshooting resiliency, load balancing, creation of complex dial plans, call routing and trunk engineering is strongly preferred. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Experience troubleshooting Linux OS is preferred. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Practical experience in network designing, implementation and management of LAN/WAN Systems is also preferred. </span></p><p><b><span> </span></b></p><p><b><span>Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: </span></b></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>A valid driver’s license and driving record that meets Mitel’s minimum insurance standards is required. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Normally gained through formal training, a foundation and fundamental understanding of networking to install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists protocols is required. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Familiarity with the subtleties, intricacies and challenges of end to end networking and the ability to work on all phases of routine network design and administration is required. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>The ability to independently read and effectively interpret moderately complex technical diagrams and schematics is required. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Incumbents must have proficient planning skills and the ability to analyze moderately-complex systems that may entail multiple variables. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>The ability to regularly apply knowledge and base judgment and discretion on practical theory to effectively plan or respond to moderately complex issues is required. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>General communication and interpersonal skills are required to understand and effectively communicate technical information to nontechnical people, vendors, staff, and clients. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>The ability to multi-task is key. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>The ability to maintain flexibility and work effectively in a dynamic team environment is also essential. The ability to act in a lead capacity and coordinate work activities of others as described is essential. Good working knowledge and understanding of basic telecommunication systems, networks, switches and routers is required. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>Incumbents should be versed in the following communications protocols: TCP/IP, IPX, Spanning Tree and others, as well as routing protocols including but not limited to RIP, RIP2, OSPF, BGP, PIM and DVMRP. </span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> </span> </span></span></span><span>A fundamental knowledge of routers, VPN, Layer 2 and 3 switching, firewalls, bridging (8021Q VLAN), ATM (RFC1483), PoE, PoS, DiffServ, and QoS is required.</span></p><h1><span>⠀</span></h1><p><span>Note: The duties and accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. 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Specific tasks or responsibilities may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager. </span></p><p></p><p><span>Mitel offers a comprehensive benefit program which includes affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, Matching 401(k) plan, Paid time off (holiday, vacation and sick), Employee Assistance Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and more! </span> <span>Benefits may vary based on full-time or part-time employee status.</span></p><p></p><p>At this time, we are not offering sponsorship for US work authorization for any new job applicants.</p><p></p><p>For more information, visit <a href="https://www.mitel.com/about/why-mitel" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why Mitel </a>or follow us on LinkedIn <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fmitel&data=02%7C01%7Ckiran.nagra%40mitel.com%7C888fa9fb4cc34e0e373d08d84f57efcf%7C4bff5a2bb30d493981ff8f76138347df%7C1%7C0%7C637346586395902686&sdata=uV0E2cKVkN0RrZX1Qrl36hIuWldzc%2Bh9PNYCxO2gbz4%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p><p></p><p><i><span>Mitel is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. 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