Wifi Test Engineer

Tata Elxsi brings together the best technology and user-centric design expertise to help customers deliver innovative solutions and great consumer experiences. Our integrated Design and Technology teams help enterprises reimagine their products and services – from strategy, consumer research and insights, to service and experience design, technology implementation, integration, launch, and beyond.

Discover opportunities to work with bright and passionate teams on challenging projects, learn and master the latest automotive software and digital technologies, and grow with us.

The Wi-Fi Test Lab Engineer will be responsible for testbed setup, testbed maintenance, testbed and equipment software updates, testbed vendor interaction, inventory and support for the lab technician.

Core Responsibilities

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to independently support related issues and maintenance. As well as diligently report and escalate lab issues to lab manager when need be.
• Collaboration with the test engineers and equipment vendors to resolve any technical issues
• Hardware preparation including laptop manipulation and configuration: This involves the installation of new OS into the device, creating dual boots, replacing internal Wi-Fi modules, etc.
• Testbed maintenance including test failure support and upgrades: To get to know the lab’s testbeds quite well to support test engineers with no delay when issues arise
• Devices bring up and configuration: To learn the Client environment and be familiar with their products. To be able to upgrade/downgrade their software and getting them ready for test engineers to use as devices under test
• Network upgrades and maintenance including ethernet and DOCSIS: To have an excellent relationship with the IT and infrastructure teams. To be able to solve any issues in our ethernet and DOCSIS networks in the lab
• Shipping management and logistics support: To have strong relationship with the shipping department and all other carries that deliver equipment to Client. To manage the delivery of devices in and out of Client.
• To receive shipments and add them to the inventory database as they come in. Also to check in and check out items within the inventory database as requested by the team.
• To help support purchasing and keeping a running list of purchase orders
• Excellent communication skills to share reports with management. Excellent writing skills is a key, since the job requires communication with various teams and the reporting to management of the weekly activities.
• Wiring and cabling: Be able to test, run, label and attach cables
• To keep updated and accurate Lab logs and the team’s internal web page with all lab related information and guidance

Experience/ Technical Skills

Pre-Requisite:

• BS degree in Electrical or Network Engineering or related technical field
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good understanding of 802.11 standards and specs, IP, DHCP, VLAN and IoT testing (Zigbee, Bluetooth, Thread, etc.), and networking
• Troubleshooting and root-cause-analysis skills
• 3 - 4 years of experience in networking and wireless technologies
• Candidate must be able to capture and analyze packets using variety of tools like Wireshark and Omnipeek to analyze Wi-Fi issues with the testbeds.
• Should be able to extract, analyze and debug logs on Android and iOS
• Should have hands on experience with computers and equipment in general
• Good Knowledge on RF concepts is required: splitters, attenuators, antennas, amplifiers, connectors
• Hands on Spirent, Candela and Crecre testbed experience is very much preferred but not required.
• Ability to work with technology partner/vendor teams to troubleshoot problems
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance; able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.

Optional:

• Experience with broadband product test including DOCSIS, cable modem standards, digital voice and other
• Hands-on experience with device/consumer products test, ideally in high performance video applications
• Background in working in highly automated product test environments and able to assist in test automation/maintenance when necessary

Tata Elxsi offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Tata Elxsi is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.

Tata Elxsi complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring.

All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tata Elxsi does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to Tata Elxsi offices, client sites or Tata Elxsi events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law.

In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).

What are our perks for Full time employee?

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives!. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental

• Family Focus & Balance: medical, commuters & Dependant FSA, Competitive PTO, Sick Time, and Employee Assistance Program

• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) match with Safe Harbor Plan,

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Perks AT works: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace