Network Engineer

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is looking for a Network Engineer to bring on to their robotics and manufacturing company. This role will be 100% onsite in Salem, OR, and is slated to last 6 months, with extensions and conversion possible. The position will support, deploy, and optimize enterprise wired and wireless networking environments in a complex manufacturing and robotics setting.

This role will focus on maintaining reliable, low-latency connectivity for manufacturing operations, robotic systems, teleoperations, R&D testing, and enterprise business functions.

The Network Engineer will partner closely with the local Salem IT team while helping execute broader network engineering initiatives under the guidance of a remote Staff Network Engineer.

• Support, deploy, and optimize enterprise Wi-Fi networks (access points, controllers, cloud management platforms) tailored for complex environments supporting robot manufacturing, teleoperations (teleops) real-time video/control feeds, and high-throughput robot design and R&D testing.
• Mitigate Wi‑Fi interference, packet loss, and roaming issues for mobile robotic systems; configure and manage cellular routers and cloud management systems for robust failover and edge connectivity across manufacturing facilities.
• Diagnose and resolve complex wired and wireless issues, including roaming failures, interference, authentication problems, and latency, using packet captures and spectrum analysis tools.
• Implement and support secure wireless access, including WPA3, 802.1X/RADIUS, and certificate-based authentication, in alignment with organizational security standards.
• Use network monitoring tools to track performance and availability, and maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, and runbooks.
• Partner daily with the local Salem IT team and execute high-level network engineering strategy under the guidance of the remote Chicago-based Staff Network Engineer.

• 3+ years of experience in network engineering or administration, with a focus on high-reliability, low-latency Wi-Fi deployment in manufacturing, robotics, or industrial environments.
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise wireless platforms (access points, controllers, and cloud management dashboards).
• Experience deploying and supporting enterprise cellular routers and cloud‑managed edge networking solutions.
• Wired & Wireless Packet Analysis:
  Proficiency in PCAP and 802.11 frame analysis using Wireshark to resolve wired and wireless network failures, roaming issues, and latency bottlenecks.
• Wi‑Fi Standards Knowledge:
  Working knowledge of IEEE 802.11 standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Wi‑Fi 5/6/6E/7) and channel and band behavior across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz.
• Solid understanding of core networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing and switching, DHCP, DNS, and VPN/IPsec.
• Ability to work on site in Salem, Oregon.
• Wireless or networking certifications such as CWNA, CCNA, or vendor‑equivalent wireless certifications.
• Experience with wireless site survey and spectrum analysis tools (e.g., Ekahau, Air Magnet).
• Experience with enterprise RADIUS/NAC platforms.
• Working knowledge of 5G and LTE technologies, including carrier connectivity, SIM and data plan management, and signal and antenna considerations.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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