Lab Technician

Job Description:

Receive switches and other equipment. Install equipment in lab racks. Add equipment to various databases and systems to facilitate management and use. Wire up connections between switches and build network topologies. Respond to and address test topology requests from India Test Engineers and SEs that access their testbeds remotely. The Lab Administer must maintain and modify their testbeds based on their requests and any lab infrastructure changes (moves, etc.). Debug and resolve issues encountered by the Test Engineers and SEs as they use their testbeds remotely. Build and maintain small testbeds to support software development. Assist remote engineers by facilitating hardware, cables and transceivers development. Maintain lab supplies such as cables, transceivers, etc. Work with vendors like Ixia to handle hardware failures, RMAs, and other incidents with equipment that we purchase from them. Proactively identify issues that may or will impact lab usage. Recommend resolutions for these issues and escalate as needed to ensure the issues are addressed. Maintain lab supplies such as cables, transceivers, etc. Work with the network infrastructure group by actively participating in design and deployment Work with software team to maintain the integrity of servers running applications critical to the business. This includes driver and server replacements. Data centre consolidation to optimize the use of lower cost facilitiesA strong A strong understanding of network fundamentals Strong communication skills. Strong organizational skills to manage and prioritize the daily work activities Basic networking knowledge, especially network wiring and IP configuration Ability to lift 50 lbs

Pay:

$27.15 - $32.70 per hour

Work Location:

In person