R&D Lab and Infrastructure Technologist

Job Description

The SAR 7705 lab team is required to build, maintain and monitor testbed equipment used by the SAR Test team members to verify the conformance of features and their functionality implemented by SAR Software Engineering team against requirements specifications laid out by Product Management.

Responsibilities include testbed assembly; managing upgrades and repairs; recovering the test equipment after a planned or unplanned power outage; performing some basic scripting for regression support; developing, modifying, and executing test plans and analysing test results to ensure proper functionality.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Plan, build and configure cabling and networking for testbeds and lab infrastructure.
• Build custom PCs, install Ubuntu, and create Linux servers.
• Maintain proper storage of equipment and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection equipment
• Configure terminal servers (eg: Xyplex, Lantronix) and IP controlled Power Bars (eg: APC, Tripp Lite)
• Monitor the network and equipment, find problems and fix them or report anomalies to the supervising engineers
• Keep benches, cabling, etc. neat and clean, and find/implement ways to improve the lab.
• Maintain a web page with troubleshooting tips, and procedures.
• Shutdown equipment for planned power outage and bring equipment back after power is recovered (planned or unplanned)
  
  

Key Skills And Experience

• A Diploma in Computer Systems, Computer Networking, Computer Engineering or Networking or equivalent
• Ability to learn quickly and to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Experience with Linux operating systems, installing servers, creating users, and user groups and permissions is an asset, experience with Windows Servers
  
  

It would be nice if you also had:

• Familiarity with networking test tools (IXIA, Spirent, Wireshark, TFTP, FTP, etc.)
• Ability to work well independently but also as part of a team
• Knowledge and experience of AC and DC power systems is an asset
• Experience and knowledge of scripting languages such as TCL, Python, Perl, bash shells, Expect are an asset as well as GIT
  
  

About Us

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark
  
  

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

Additional Information

US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
  
  

The above benefits exclude students. Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.(Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role)

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

About The Team

The pandemic has highlighted how important telecoms networks are to society. Nokia’s Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise.