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Welcome to IPS Group Careers. IPS is the leading provider of Smart Parking solutions, striving to continually develop and invest in future-proof technology to meet our customers’ goals.

We achieve this by bringing together a distinctive mix of diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We work as a team—creating an open forum for innovation that fosters a culture of mutual respect. We are always on the lookout for talented professionals in sales, marketing, engineering, product support, customer support, warehouse, and manufacturing.

IPS Group is an EEO employer. All persons will be treated on the basis of qualifications, competence, and merit without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetics, medical condition, gender identity or expression.

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Legal

Contracts Administrator

Company

IPS Group, Inc. is a design, engineering and manufacturing company focused on low power wireless telecommunications and parking technologies. IPS manufactures its products locally and has been delivering world-class solutions to the telecommunications and parking industries for over 22 years. The company is best known for their patented credit card enabled, solar powered single-space parking meter and web-based management system.

Job Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update contracts database for all customer and vendor contracts including amendments, Non-Disclosure Agreements, License Agreements, Master Service Agreements, etc.
  • Ensure key terms including pricing, renewal dates etc. are summarized and easily accessible by key stakeholders including Sales, Customer Support, Operations, Finance and Legal.
  • Monitor customer contract expiration dates and annual price increase anniversaries. Proactively work with customers, Sales and Finance to ensure renewals and/or price increases are in place.
  • Review and verify accuracy of incoming orders before they are marked closed/won in CRM.
  • Ensure Sales uses the latest price lists, and any pricing changes are reflected in customer quotes and discussions.
  • Partner with Finance to ensure the customer contract terms, pricing etc. are accurately reflected in the Orders and ERP generated Invoices.
  • Ensure compliance with Insurance requirements on all contracts.
  • Advise management of contract-related issues and obligations to ensure they are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Maintain an awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on contracts.
  • Help accounting with reconciling collections and remittances for customers where the company acts as merchant of record.

Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • At least 3 or more years of experience working with contract administration.
  • Ability to handle multiple demands, prioritize, and allocate time.
  • Attention to detail, organized and able to keep track of tasks pending.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and familiarity with ERP, CRM and Contract management tools and working knowledge of Teams.
  • Excellent Interpersonal skills-maintains confidentiality.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong listening and comprehension skills with a supportive “Can Do” attitude.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performing work on a desktop or laptop computer requiring manual dexterity to operate keyboards, fax machines, calculators, photocopying equipment, cell phone and multi-line phone could be typical of this position.

Note: The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this classification. Nothing in the job description restricts IPS Group, Inc. from the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment as this is an “AT-Will” employer.

It is the policy of IPS Group, Inc. not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/D/V

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

ANNUAL SALARY
$80,000 – $100,000

LOCATION
San Diego, CA

Accounting

Staff Accountant

Company

IPS Group, Inc. is a design, engineering and manufacturing company focused on low power wireless telecommunications and parking technologies. IPS manufactures its products locally and has been delivering world-class solutions to the telecommunications and parking industries for over 22 years. The company is best known for their patented credit card enabled, solar powered, single-space parking meter and Meter/Asset Management System. IPS offers a full line of parking solutions with end-to-end integration including meters, mobile, web and m2m interfaces. All aspects of the IoT technical space are drawn upon.

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant job description calls for an individual who has an organized and efficient approach to working within an accounting team to maintain an efficient set of financial processes and controls to ensure financial reporting is accurate and timely. The company is going through a growth phase in terms of geography and product lines and needs an individual to assist in a wide variety of responsibilities. This role involves substantial use of Excel and our NetSuite accounting system.

JobDescription

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. A qualified incumbent or applicant MUST be able to perform these tasks with or without reasonable accommodation. Other duties or projects may be assigned to meet business needs. 

  • Assists in the preparation of consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from various business units. 
  • Verify that certain transactions are properly recorded in the accounting system including the cash records, inventory, purchasing, A/R, A/P and general ledgers. 
  • Prepare month end journals and balance sheet reconciliations. 
  • Support the team in the rollout of NetSuite modules including Standard Costing, Consolidation, Fixed Assets, Vendor Prepayments and Prepaids. 
  • Assist team members in the implementation and development of new software applications for enhanced financial reporting and forecasting. 
  • Organization and processing of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings including federal and state income tax, sales tax and annual state business registrations. 
  • Assist in the annual audit by preparing a wide variety of account reconciliation and audit schedules. 
  • Assist in the creation and documentation of new accounting processes related to our Enforcement/ LPR business. 
  • Assist team members/ operations in our United Kingdom and Canadian subsidiaries. 
  • Candidate must illustrate skills, experience and knowledge including:  
    • Understanding the natural balance of accounts 
    • Ability to understand and record accrual journal entries 
    • Experience with amortizing assets (or liabilities) 
    • Understanding of basic revenue and cost recognition 
    • Reliability and consistency
    • Perseverance, determination, and follow-through

Experience & Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
  • 5+ years in accounting or related experience.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
  • Proficiency in accounting software applications (NetSuite or similar ERP; Excel).
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical financial practices.

Physical Demands, Equipment and Machinery

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performing work on a desktop or laptop computer requiring manual dexterity to operate keyboards, fax machines, calculators, photocopying equipment, cell phone and multi-line phone could be typical of this position.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Note: The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this classification. Nothing in the job description restricts IPS Group, Inc. from the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment as this is an “AT-Will” employer.

It is the policy of IPS Group, Inc. not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/D/V

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

ANNUAL SALARY
$70,000 – $90,000

LOCATION
San Diego, CA

Manufacturing

Production Painter I

Company

IPS Group, Inc. is a design, engineering and manufacturing company focused on low power wireless telecommunications and parking technologies. IPS manufactures its products locally and has been delivering world-class solutions to the telecommunications and parking industries for over 22 years. The company is best known for their patented credit card enabled, solar powered single-space parking meter and web-based management system.

Job Description
The industrial spray painter will spray surfaces of manufactured products with protective material such as enamel or epoxy.

Job Duties

  • Selecting and mixing coating paints to desired color and prepare spraying equipment such as cleaning or adjusting spray guns.
  • Willingness to take direction from area lead and follow that direction and to be a self-starter when not working under direct supervision.
  • Be capable of reading and understanding technical documents such as paint mixing procedures and maintaining sprayer equipment as required.
  • Have the ability and desire to become efficient with painting techniques, meet company productivity rates, maintain mil thickness, and learn all aspects of job as required.
  • Cleaning spraying equipment with solvent or other recommended cleaning solutions daily.
  • Maintaining the paint mix room while following the company safety policies.
  • Operating the blaster to clean steel according to specified safety requirements.
  • Maintaining proper respirator care and operation and using the breathing air supply system when spraying epoxy paints.
  • Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
  • Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
  • Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Qualifications Include
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Education and/or Experience: Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands, Equipment and Machinery
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manipulation of hand tools and power tools to repair, adjust, install or replace electrical or mechanical components or parts. Must be able to see clearly. Must be able to bend, stoop, walk, stand, push and pull. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performing work on a desktop or laptop computer requiring manual dexterity to operate keyboards, fax machines, calculators, photocopying equipment, cell phone and multi-line phone could be typical of this position.

Note: The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this classification. Nothing in the job description restricts IPS Group, Inc. from the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment as this is an “AT-Will” employer.

It is the policy of IPS Group, Inc. not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/D/V

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

SALARY
$18 – $21/hour

LOCATION
San Diego, CA

Sales & Marketing

Director of Regional Sales

Department: Sales
Location: San Diego, California
Salary range: $100,000 – $120,000

Company

IPS Group, Inc. is a design, engineering and manufacturing company focused on low power wireless telecommunications and parking technologies. IPS manufactures its products locally and has been delivering world-class solutions to the telecommunications and parking industries for over 20 years. The company is best known for their patented credit card enabled, solar powered single-space parking meter and web-based management system.

Position Description

We believe that a successful sales team makes connections with its customers and creates long-lasting relationships. As the Director of Sales for IPS Group Inc, you will be working to meet that goal. We’re looking for a self-starting professional with experience and a proven track record in sales. The ideal candidate will look forward to coming to work each day and helping our customers find the product that works best for them.

Responsibilities

Your primary responsibility will be managing existing customers across the United States of America. This will entail customer visits, presentations, demonstrations, training of customers, and all other activities as required to develop and support your successful sales effort in the region. The travel commitment will be as necessary to support customer visits and trade shows in your territory. Working at IPS is a very fast paced, exciting and team-oriented environment, which we think you will thrive in and bring additional sales experience and leadership to our organization.

 

  • Organize and implements the overall sales goals for the region.
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with the customers at all levels.
  • Establish and maintain sales forecasts
  • Conduct customer and prospect calls and in person meetings.
  • Issue price quotes and pricing and obtain Pos from customers.

Desired Skills and Experience

 

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong prospecting skills and excellent closing skills
  • 10+ years of experience in direct or outside sales (B2B a plus)
  • 7+ years of experience in sales management 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications or Business Administration required (MBA preferred)

Physical Demands, Equipment and Machinery

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and storing supplies and materials throughout the day could be typical of this position. Performing work on a desktop or laptop computer requiring manual dexterity to operate keyboards, fax machines, calculators, photocopying equipment, cell phone and multi-line phone could be typical of this position.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position is in an office. The environment is clean and typically free from dust and hazardous materials. This indoor environment is temperature controlled. Occasional travel may be required with equipment.

Note: The above statements are not intended to an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this classification. Nothing in the job description restricts IPS Group, Inc. from the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment as this is an “AT-Will employer.

It is the policy of IPS Group, Inc. not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/D/V.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

ANNUAL SALARY
$100,000 – $120,000

LOCATION
San Diego, CA

Engineering / Research & Development

PCBA Test Technician

Company

IPS Group, Inc. is a design, engineering and manufacturing company focused on low power wireless telecommunications and parking technologies. IPS manufactures its products locally and has been delivering world-class solutions to the telecommunications and parking industries for over 20 years. The company is best known for their patented credit card enabled, solar powered single-space parking meter and web-based management system.

Job Description

As a PCBA Test Technician based in San Diego, CA, you will be responsible for testing, tuning, and troubleshooting PCBAs. This will include the use of Digital Multi-meter, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Power Meter, Oscilloscopes and other test equipment.

The ideal candidate should have a fundamental technical background in electronics, be able to work as part of a team, and have excellent problem-solving skills.

Job Duties

  • Maintain test equipment, test station, and tools.
  • Maintain and update reports, spreadsheets, and databases for Quality Records, First Pass Yield, Rework, and Repair
  • Manage the inventory of the product and material.
  • Using Computer for Automated Test Stations, email, ERP system, and spreadsheet updates.
  • Conducts functional electrical testing on a variety of printed circuit board assemblies.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics.
  • Performs component level rework as necessary.
  • Familiar with IPC-610 guidelines (SMT and Thru-hole)
  • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications and Skills

    • Working knowledge of electronic test equipment (DVM, Function generator, Oscilloscope, standard test equipment)
    • Ability to follow written test procedures.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with others.
    • Proficiency reading Schematics, Drawings, and Bill of Materials
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and OneNote
    • Experience of working under microscope.
    • Attention to detail mentality and appreciation of project deadlines is essential.
    • Self-motivated and ready to adapt to the pace of fast-growing production lines.
    • Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination to operate small equipment or tools safely.

    Education and Experience

    • Associate degree or higher in Electronics or equivalent combination of education and experience in the electronic industry
    • 5+ years of experience with PCBA testing and troubleshooting preferred.
    • Experience in RF and analog circuitry strongly preferred.
    • Hands on experience with soldering.
    • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
    • Ability to perform bench work (seated and standing) of a repetitive nature.
    • Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug test and background screening.

    Physical Demands, Equipment and Machinery

    Must have the ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs. Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and storing supplies and materials throughout the day could be typical of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Work Environment

    The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    The position is in an office. The environment is clean and typically free from dust and hazardous materials. This indoor environment is temperature controlled. Occasional travel may be required with equipment.

    Note: The above statements are not intended to an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this classification. Nothing in the job description restricts IPS Group, Inc. from the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment as this is an “AT-Will employer.

    It is the policy of IPS Group, Inc. not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

    An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/D/V.

    Benefits:

    401(k)
    401(k) matching
    Dental insurance
    Employee assistance program
    Health insurance
    Life insurance
    Paid time off
    Vision insurance

     

    ANNUAL SALARY
    $19 – $21/hr.

    Location: San Diego, CA

    Smart Cities

    Higher Education

    SMART TECH & IoT

    Smart Parking is a critical facet of Smart Cities

    TRUE INTEGRATION

    All services connected to one backend system

    CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE

    Computing capacity, flexibility, and scalability

    HIGHER ED SMART PARKING

    Comprehensive campus parking solutions

    ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

    Paperless, solar power, upcycling, and more

    DATA ANALYTICS

    All you need to know from all your sources

    4G LTE TECHNOLOGY

    The fastest wireless connection on the market

    Products & Solutions

    SINGLE-SPACE METERS

    Creators of the first smart Single-Space Parking Meter. Continual innovation ensures IPS meters are still unmatched…

    MULTI-SPACE PAY STATIONS

    Upgradeable, future-proof, and most flexible and comfortable user experience on the market…

    ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT

    Born in the cloud without issues that accompany old technologies, IPS provides flexible, scalable, and powerful enforcement solutions…

    DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

    Measure user trends, drive demand-based pricing, and seamlessly integrate your entire parking network…

    VEHICLE DETECTION SENSORS

    Highly accurate, configurable to any parking environment and can be installed in minutes…

    PAY STATION UPGRADE KITS

    Save money, reduce waste, and maximize existing infrastructure by upgrading to the latest Smart Parking technology..

    PERMIT MANAGEMENT

    Full lifecycle permitting with custom customer-facing website to select, pay, and manage permits…

    FULLY INTEGRATED SMART PARKING ECOSYSTEM

    Apps and Services

    PARK SMARTER™

    Manage the parking experience on a smartphone

    CONTACTLESS TECHNOLOGY

    Convenient, secure, safe, and reliable

    THIRD PARTY INTEGRATION

    Streamline operations, improve efficiencies

    IN-VEHICLE PAYMENT

    Easiest way for drivers to pay for parking

    MY PARKING RECEIPT™

    Simplest way to manage parking expenses

    PAYMENT PROCESSING

    Saving IPS clients thousands of dollars per month

    SMART COLLECTION

    Access collection data anytime, anywhere

    Resources

    BROCHURES

    Read about our Apps & Services, Infographics, Products & Solutions, and Quick Guides…

    CASE STUDIES

    Real cities, agencies, colleges and universities – real success stories…

    VIDEOS

    Got a minute? Short IPS videos will change the way you see parking…

    FAQs

    Quick answers to common questions…

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