Network Engineer

ConMet is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and support the company’s global network infrastructure. This role serves as the primary engineer for assigned technology areas and projects, delivering scalable, secure, maintainable, and highly available network solutions.

The position supports ConMet locations across the United States, Mexico, and China through on-site, travel-based, and remote support. The ideal candidate has experience with enterprise networking, manufacturing environments, network security, and complex incident resolution.

This role requires working in an office environment (not hybrid or remote) at ConMet's corporate headquarters in Vancouver, Washington. Non-local candidates must be open to relocation (relocation assistance available.

Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship (including, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, or other work visas) for this role at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot global network infrastructure.
• Support enterprise firewalls, remote-access VPN, SD-WAN/SASE, routing and switching, and wireless networks.
• Monitor network performance, perform packet-level diagnostics, and resolve complex incidents.
• Lead root-cause analysis and coordinate network maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and change implementations.
• Support connectivity for manufacturing and industrial control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, MES, and industrial PCs.
• Maintain secure segmentation between corporate IT and OT networks using firewalls, VLANs, and access-control policies.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams on security controls, remediation, audits, and evidence collection.
• Maintain network diagrams, configurations, IP-addressing records, circuit inventories, and equipment documentation.
• Develop network designs, capacity-planning procedures, and availability and utilization reports.
• Participate in technology upgrade projects, after-hours maintenance windows, and the on-call rotation.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to Associate Network Engineers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience supporting enterprise network systems.
• Experience with multisite corporate and manufacturing networks.
• Experience supporting enterprise firewalls, VPN solutions, SD-WAN/SASE, switches, routers, and wireless infrastructure.
• Knowledge of three-tier network architecture, wireless surveys and RF design, network monitoring, and packet-level troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting network communications for industrial control systems and managing IT/OT connectivity and segmentation.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate across teams, travel as needed, and support multiple time zones.

Preferred Skills and Certifications

• CCNA preferred; CCNP, PCNSE, or CISSP valued.
• Strong understanding of the OSI and TCP/IP models.
• Working knowledge of routing and switching, firewalls, VPN, SD-WAN/SASE, wireless infrastructure, and network security.
• Familiarity with IPsec, BGP, OSPF, IEEE 802.11, VLANs, and QoS.
• Ability to learn and apply emerging network technologies.

ConMet is

An Amsted Industries company that has been advancing the commercial vehicle industry since 1964. A leading global provider to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels, ConMet deliverswheel ends,cast metal components,plastic systems, andautomated aerodynamic devices. Designed, engineered, tested, and manufactured in-house, ConMet’s comprehensive portfolio is built to enhance vehicle efficiency, performance, and sustainability. Standard on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America, ConMet products are increasingly adopted in global markets.

A Solutions Provider

We’ve been driving the commercial vehicle industry forward with transformative solutions since 1964. In fact, ConMet solutions and products are installed as OEM first-fit equipment on virtually all heavy-duty trucks in North America.

People-First

Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We focus on creating an environment where our people can thrive by improving our workplaces and our communities across all our global locations.

Customer Focused

For decades, ConMet has been a trusted partner to OEMs, fleets, Tier 1 suppliers, and the aftermarket. We supply forward-thinking, high-performance solutions that bring value to our customers.

Committed To Sustainability

Today’s biggest global challenges require transformative change, and we’re committed to doing our part to reduce our carbon footprint and drive environmental sustainability in the commercial vehicle industry.

Compensation & Benefits

• New hires generally start between $91,000 - $124,000.
• The full salary range for the position, across all geographies is $91,000 - $157,000 per year. The upper portion of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.
• Targeted annual bonus is based on company performance to objectives during the fiscal plan year which runs from October 1 – September 30.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability protection.
• Vacation plan – ConMet offers exempt employees a paid vacation benefit that provides the flexibility to take time off from work based on factors including good discretion, sound performance, and consideration of overall team and business needs.
• Paid sick leave up to 10 days (80 hours) per calendar year.
• ConMet offers an extremely strong retirement package:
  • ESOP - Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). The Company contributes 10% of considered compensation into this plan each fiscal year.
  • 401k - The Company provides a 401(k) Plan with a 4% employer contribution match.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Wellness reimbursement.

ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.