Wireless System Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026. INTECH Automation & Intelligence scores B on the Alion truth index.
Description
INTECH Process Automation is seeking a seasoned Wireless System Engineer to join our Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team, responsible for the engineering, maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization, and reliability of industrial wireless instrumentation systems. The role supports WirelessHART and industrial wireless networks, gateways, access points, RF coverage, device provisioning, cybersecurity, diagnostics, and integration with plant control and monitoring systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead engineering, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of WirelessHART and industrial wireless systems.
- Maintain and configure wireless gateways, access points, network managers, antennas, and associated infrastructure.
- Perform RF planning, coverage assessments, signal-strength analysis, interference checks, and network optimization.
- Provision, configure, commission, and troubleshoot WirelessHART field devices and network connections.
- Monitor wireless network health, device connectivity, battery status, communication quality, and diagnostics.
- Troubleshoot wireless communication, gateway, device, power, battery, and network-related faults.
- Ensure appropriate wireless cybersecurity, authentication, access control, encryption, and configuration security.
- Support integration of wireless systems with DCS, SCADA, PLC, historian, ICSS, and other approved interfaces.
- Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, loop checks, functional testing, system upgrades, and post-maintenance verification.
- Review wireless system performance and recommend coverage, capacity, reliability, battery-life, and technology improvements.
- Maintain system architecture, network drawings, device databases, configuration backups, test records, and CMMS documentation.
- Coordinate with Instrumentation, ICSS, IT/OT, Operations, Engineering, CMC, HSE, and OEM/vendor teams.
- Support MOC, configuration control, cybersecurity assessments, and approved system modifications.
- Ensure compliance with PTW, LOTO, HSE, hazardous-area, cybersecurity, and site requirements.
Requirements
To Be Successful in This Role, You Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Control, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant oil & gas experience, including at least 3 years in industrial wireless systems/instrumentation.
- Strong knowledge of WirelessHART and industrial wireless architecture.
- Experience with wireless gateways, access points, network managers, antennas, and RF infrastructure.
- Competent in RF planning, coverage assessment, signal analysis, interference troubleshooting, and network optimization.
- Hands-on experience with WirelessHART device provisioning, configuration, commissioning, and diagnostics.
- Knowledge of wireless cybersecurity, authentication, encryption, access control, and configuration management.
- Experience with battery/power management, device health, communication reliability, and wireless performance monitoring.
- Knowledge of integration with DCS, SCADA, PLC, ICSS, historian, and other control systems.
- Experience with FAT/SAT, commissioning, functional testing, troubleshooting, and system upgrades.
- Strong RCA, reliability improvement, technical documentation, and CMMS skills.
- Knowledge of hazardous-area requirements and CMC/security requirements is desirable.
- Relevant WirelessHART/OEM training or industrial wireless certification is highly desirable.
We Offer Competitive Benefits:
- Global Exposure: Opportunities to work on international projects and collaborate with global teams.
- Competitive Compensation: A salary package that recognizes your expertise and contributions.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance for you and your dependents.
- Learning Opportunities: Access to training programs, workshops, and certifications to enhance your skills.
- Inclusive Environment: A workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters collaboration.
Why Join INTECH Automation Intelligence?
At INTECH, you will have the opportunity to work with a globally renowned industrial automation and digitalization technology company. For nearly 30 years, INTECH has partnered with major oil and gas global giants to deliver innovative solutions. As we continue to lead in the Industry 4.0 era, you will be at the forefront of transformative technologies that solve real-world challenges.
What to Expect After Applying?
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