Graduate Engineer Trainee
Kandanchavadi, Perungudi, TN, IN, 600096
Job Title: Graduate Engineer Trainee
Organization Name: NEC Corporation of India Ltd.
Reporting Relationship: Project Manager
Role Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Lab Engineer to support COE lab operations, system setup, testing environments, and troubleshooting activities. The candidate will play a key role in maintaining lab infrastructure, enabling testing for 4G/5G solutions, and ensuring smooth execution of test scenarios in Linux-based environments.
Responsibilities:
- Set up, configure, and maintain telecom lab environments for 4G/5G testing.
- Install, configure, and manage Linux-based systems and network components in the lab.
- Support test teams by preparing and validating testbed infrastructure.
- Monitor lab systems and ensure availability and stability of test environments.
- Perform basic functional and integration testing support.
- Assist in capturing and analyzing network traffic using tools like Wireshark.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network-related issues within the lab.
- Maintain lab inventory, documentation, and configuration records.
- Support automation of repetitive lab tasks using scripting (Shell/Python) on need basis.
- Coordinate with testing, development, and operations teams for issue resolution.
- Ensure lab compliance with defined standards and safety guidelines.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field).
- Strong knowledge of Linux fundamentals with hands-on system commands.
- Basic understanding of 4G/5G technologies and telecom architecture.
- Understanding of OSI and TCP/IP models.
- Knowledge of IP networking concepts (IP addressing, subnetting, routing).
- Familiarity with protocols such as TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS.
- Experience with networking tools (ping, traceroute, netstat, etc.).
- Basic understanding of packet flow and troubleshooting techniques.
- Exposure to packet capture tools (e.g., Wireshark) is preferred.
- Basic scripting knowledge (Shell/Python) is an advantage.
Specialization Description
General Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including:
- Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc.
- Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays
- Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project
- May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors
Level Description
Entry to developing level professional with little or no prior experience required. Applies a broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. Work is closely supervised. Works to deliver day-to-day objectives with limited impact on achievement of results for the job area. Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area. Problems faced are not typically difficult or complex.