Calix · 2 days ago
Lab Infrastructure Technician
Plano, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$90K/yr - $144K/yrCalix is a leading technology company focused on providing networking products that enable broadband service providers opportunities to grow and manage profitable enterprises. The role of Lab Infrastructure Technician involves supporting development and testing efforts in a fast-paced lab environment by installing and troubleshooting telecommunications equipment, ensuring that engineering teams have the necessary tools for their work.
AnalyticsInformation TechnologyInfrastructureInternetSoftwareTelecommunicationsVoIP
Responsibilities
Install, power and troubleshoot a multitude of telecommunications equipment including PON’s, servers, routers and traffic generators used in development and testing
Cabling network elements, either directly, or through patch panels, with neat, organized, and professional aesthetics
Validate, label and track connections through cloud-based systems and tracking solutions
Troubleshoot connectivity issues using appropriate test sets and light meters
Document workflow and interactions with test teams using Jira tickets
Develop a strong understanding of Calix products and the lab’s automation infrastructure, including Velocity
Communicate professionally (both written and verbally) with team members working onsite, or internationally
Progress skills and technical development to enhance lab operations and utility
Ensure engineering teams have the necessary tools required to meet development cycles and customer commitments with no, or minimal, downtime
Qualification
Required
Proficient with DC power, including rectifiers, breakers, and fuse panels
A working knowledge of AC power
Familiarity with various fiber and copper cabling solutions including patch panels; experience in wiring high density solutions professionally
Capable of troubleshooting and isolating faults to a specific link or device using applicable test equipment
Knowledge of PON based FTTX systems and components including OLT's and ONT's
Must be detail-oriented and organized; possess outstanding analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, and time management skills
Display strong work ethic, discipline and professionalism
Competency in MS Office
Excellent technical communication skills
An associates degree or military training as an Electronics Technician or similar technical field
Preferred
Experience with asset management, RFID tagging, and Jira ticketing system is desirable
Team Player with strong focus on customer service and engineering excellence
A general interest in learning, including how to configure and troubleshoot networking equipment, switches, routers, OLT's and traffic generators
Experience in working in Linux environment
Benefits
Bonus
Company
Calix
Calix provides the cloud, software, systems and services for service providers to simplify business, excite subscribers and grow value
Founded in 1999
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$100M2010-03-24IPO
2009-08-31Series Unknown· $50M
2003-02-07Series E· $50M
Leadership Team
Michael Weening
President and CEO, Member of the Board
Cory Sindelar
Chief Financial Officer
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