R&D Lab Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Lab / Network Operations Support Engineer to manage and support lab infrastructure, network operations, and day-to-day operational activities. The role requires strong technical expertise in networking and telecom systems, along with effective coordination with IT, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted lab operations.

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• Manage and support day-to-day lab and network operations to ensure high availability and reliability

  
  

• Install, configure, power up, and maintain network and telecom equipment as per lab and project requirements

  
  

• Plan, implement, and support lab network setups, including IP addressing, VLAN configuration, and basic routing and switching

  
  

• Coordinate with IT teams for intranet access, third-party connectivity, and network modifications

  
  

• Perform operating system installations, configuration, and regular security patch updates

  
  

• Monitor lab operations including network performance, temperature, power, and surveillance systems, and take proactive actions to prevent issues

  
  

• Handle incident and service tickets, ensure timely resolution, and adhere to defined SLA commitments

  
  

• Provide first-level troubleshooting and coordinate with relevant teams for advanced issue resolution

  
  

• Support vendor management activities, including coordination, follow-ups, and issue tracking

  
  

• Assist with order management, procurement coordination, and delivery tracking for lab equipment and infrastructure

  
  

• Maintain accurate documentation, asset inventory, and lab operational records

  
  

• Ensure compliance with lab safety, security, and operational processes

  
  

• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and demonstrate ownership and a proactive attitude in all responsibilities
   

  
  

You Have :

• B.E / B.Tech in Electronics / CSE or an equivalent technical discipline
• 5–6 years of hands-on experience in the Networking and Telecom domain
• Strong working knowledge of networking fundamentals including IP addressing, VLANs, and basic routing and switching concepts
• Installation, configuration, power-up, and maintenance of Network and Telecom equipment
• Hands-on experience with operating system installation, configuration, and security patch updates
• Proficient in ticket handling, incident management, and clear understanding of SLA concepts
• Continuous operations monitoring, including network health, temperature, power, and surveillance systems
• Lab network planning, setup, and coordination with IT teams for new network requests or modifications, including intranet and third-party connectivity
• Support lab infrastructure expansion and changes while ensuring compliance with internal processes and security guidelines