What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Field Service Engineer position at IMS Technology Services?
IMS Field Engineers are experienced technicians in system installation, cabling, wiring, and troubleshooting of audiovisual systems or IT networks. They are responsible for commissioning and networking the various systems that IMS Technology Services, Inc. installs. On-the-job training is ongoing, and the development of the role will be ever-evolving and challenging. Travel is required to project field locations regularly, however, the position is based out of our Garnet Valley, Pa Headquarters location.
IMS offers a unique approach to medical / dental premiums and a competitive salary package based on experience. We consider our team the best in AV!
Position Accountability and Expectations
- Debug audio applications by setting up appropriate equalization and tuning for the respective field space in each of the software languages standards for the industry, namely Biamp, BSS, and Q-SYS among others.
- Software simulation and testing both in-house and on-site for quality assurance and customer approval purposes.
- Graphical user interface adjustments as directed in the field.
- In consultation with the Software Developer, performance tuning and balancing of communication to / from devices for optimal operation, usability, and automation.
- Complete PC or mobile device documentation of software functionality in the form of customer user guides, internal functional explanations as relates to problem-solving, and communication with clients for unique operational walk-throughs.
- Evaluate existing systems and “reverse-engineer” the system to provide the Software Developer with accurate information to write a new code from scratch for functionality.
- With expert detail, complete via PC or mobile device all forms and documentation related to the entire test and tune process that is performed in the field on all systems.
- Configure all devices installed to their optimal settings.
- Load, configure, test, and troubleshoot all control and DSP codes from the control system
- Thoroughly test and force-fail all systems for quality control purposes both in-house and on-site.
- Consistent and timely collaboration and communication with Software Developers, Lead Installers, Managed Services, Project Managers, and System Engineers as to conditions with operational questions, systems concerns, troubleshooting, technical requirements, and potential short or long-term issues
- Create local area networks for the sole purposes of communication among devices being installed at a client location that is completely separate from their existing network infrastructure.
- Create WLANs for wireless communication of devices.
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