Network Engineer (Wireless)

$55,000 - $81,000/Yr

Nihon Kohden - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Irvine, CA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Network Engineer provides network and wireless design inputs for the creation and review of necessary documents, utilizing Juniper MIST Assurance, Ekahau, VISIO, PDF files, Installation Guides and diagrams for the purpose of building a patient monitoring infrastructure. Will work with project management, sales, field technicians, design teams and customer IT personnel to ensure approved standards, processes are followed, and priorities are properly aligned.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the creation of the network and/or wireless system design documents for each planned installation within the Nihon Kohen medical device product platform
• Performs site walk-throughs to produce heat maps and/or network infrastructure assessments
• Develops reports identifying customer needs and NK equipment best practices, including identifying power needs, rack space, correct fiber connectors and integration into a customer's layer 2/3 environment
• Reviews all installation orders and posts all documents related to each order on the company's internal repository
• Orders necessary installation supplies for each install planned
• Develops network and access point system designs
• Develops design documents for presentation to medical device customers
• Designs documents including Ekahau heat maps using CAD based floor plans, network topology diagrams, network switches and cabling needs, and network switch configurations
• Creates new ORGs, establishes notification policies and reviews remote logs as a troubleshooting tool
• Reviews work, addresses questions, and assists with all aspects of configuration and installation
• Speaks to C-Level and peer client IT resources to explain the value of NK's wireless/wired solutions
• Creates test and implementation plans communicating clear transition and/or cut-over downtime to project team and customers
• Manages projects within assigned region, following up with customers to ensure site prerequisites are addressed and install dates can be identified
• Provides remote support to existing customers during non-travel periods
• Provides support to cross-functional teams to address customer issues
• Establishes and maintains professional working relations with employees and customers
• Resolves questions, requests, and problems promptly and courteously
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.

Requirements

• Experience with network and wireless system design
• Proficiency in using Juniper MIST Assurance, Ekahau, VISIO, and CAD software
• Strong communication skills to interact with C-Level and peer client IT resources
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain efficient cycle times
• Willingness to travel extensively for installations
• Experience in providing remote support to customers

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the medical device industry
• Familiarity with patient monitoring infrastructure
• Knowledge of network topology and configurations

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $55,000 to $81,000 based on skills, education, experience, and location