Field Operations Technician

Senstar•Adrian, MI

47d•Onsite

About The Position

A new opportunity has opened within our Blickfeld division—where the strengths of Senstar and Blickfeld come together to deliver innovative sensing solutions across logistics, industrial, and infrastructure environments. We’re looking for a Field Operations Technician who will report into our VP Technical Operations and enjoys working hands-on with technology and wants to help bring these solutions to life in the field. In this role, you’ll support the installation and deployment of LiDAR-based systems, gaining real-world experience with hardware, networking, and modern sensing technology. If you like building, wiring, troubleshooting, and learning by doing—this is a great place to start and grow your career.

Requirements

0–3 years of experience in a hands-on technical role (field service, cabling, electrical, IT hardware, or similar)
Basic understanding of networking (IP addresses, switches, connectivity)
Comfortable using hand and power tools
Ability to read basic technical drawings
A willingness to travel and work on-site

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial or logistics environments
Familiarity with PoE devices, cellular connectivity, or Linux/Windows systems
Any certifications (OSHA, lift equipment, low-voltage, etc.)
Exposure to sensors, automation, or data-driven systems

Responsibilities

Support System Installations: Travel to customer sites across North America (up to ~50%) to assist with installing LiDAR and related systems.
Mount sensors and install supporting hardware and infrastructure.
Run and terminate Ethernet cabling (Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6a).
Help set up network switches, modems, and system components.
Work safely in industrial environments, including at heights and in outdoor conditions.
Bring Systems Online: Power up systems and confirm everything is working as expected.
Check network connectivity and basic configurations.
Help troubleshoot issues alongside engineering teams.
Support smooth commissioning and handover to customers.
Be Part of the Customer Experience: Represent Blickfeld professionally on-site.
Communicate clearly with customers during installations.
Help ensure each deployment is a positive experience.
Provide basic guidance as systems go live.
Keep Things Organized & Ready: Prepare equipment before it ships to site.
Help manage tools, inventory, and field kits.
Document installations with notes and photos.
Support logistics and staging activities.
Contribute & Improve: Follow site safety requirements and installation best practices.
Contribute ideas to improve field processes and deployment efficiency.