Hardware & Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Networking:

Install & configure Wi-Fi routers (TP-Link/Ubiquiti) in escalator machine rooms

Run Ethernet cabling (Cat6) between escalator controllers and monitoring PCs

Set up 4G/5G cellular backup routers for failover internet

Configure VPN for secure remote access

Monitor network uptime and latency

Hardware:

Deploy & maintain Windows mini PCs (HP/Dell/Intel N100)

Install UPS for power backup (15+ minutes runtime)

Ensure auto-recovery (BIOS settings, watchdog timers)

Maintain spare parts (routers, cables, SSDs, power adapters)

Maintenance:

Troubleshoot network/hardware failures

Keep IP address registry and network diagrams

Coordinate with escalator team for .exe file exports

🛠️ Required Skills

Area Skills

Networking Wi-Fi routers, Ethernet cabling, 4G backup, VPN, VLANs

Hardware Mini PCs (HP/Dell/Intel N100), UPS, SSDs, RAM

OS Windows (10/11) deployment & configuration

Tools Cable tester, Wi-Fi analyzer, remote access (TeamViewer/RDP)

✅ Qualifications

Education: Diploma/B.E. in IT, CS, Electronics, or Electrical

Experience: 1-5 years in IT networking or field engineering

Certifications: CCNA / Network+ (preferred)

Physical: Comfortable in escalator machine rooms (ladders, confined spaces)

📊 KPIs

Metric Target

Network Uptime 99.9%

Failover to 4G < 30 seconds

MTTR (hardware) < 4 hours

Wi-Fi Signal > -65

📝 Sample Job Posting (1 line)

"Hiring: IT & Networking Engineer – Set up Wi-Fi routers, mini PCs, UPS, and 4G backup for escalator monitoring systems. 2-5 years exp. CCNA preferred.