Engineering Lab Support Student

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking candidates for an Engineering Lab Support position in Ottawa. The role involves setting up routers and servers, providing training to users, and troubleshooting equipment. Candidates should have a Diploma in Engineering or Computer Science and strong interpersonal skills. Familiarity with LINUX and knowledge of networking concepts are advantageous. Join us to work with innovative technologies in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled candidate for Diploma in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Knowledge in IP networking and debugging programs is a plus.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as bash, php, and css.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and configure routers, servers, and storage in labs.
• Introduce new products and technologies into R&D labs.
• Provide training to designers and testers on lab environments.
• Troubleshoot and debug node configurations.
• Perform software installations and system configurations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Teamwork

Quick learner

Education

Diploma in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

LINUX operating systems

MYSQL

Git

Job description

Position Title: Engineering Lab Support

Number of Position(s): 1

Duration: 4+ Months

Date: May 4 - August 28, 2026 (Summer Term)

Location: Onsite - Ottawa Office

Educational Recommendations

Currently enrolled candidate for Diploma in Engineering or Computer Science or related field with an accredited school in Canada.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills are required
• The candidate must be able to successfully work in a team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and to work in a fast paced, innovative environment

Nice to Have

• Knowledge in IP networking, familiar with networking concepts.
• Familiar or proficient with different LINUX operating systems (i.e Centos)
• Scripting languages – bash, php and css
• Familiar with debugging programs such as eclipse
• Familiar with databases (i.e. MYSQL)
• Working with code repositories – cvs, git.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and configure any new routers, servers, or storage within functional and cloud based labs.
• Introduce new products and technologies into R&D labs.
• Provide appropriate level of training to designers and testers on lab environment and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and debug node configurations.
• Light to medium lab moves.
• Software installations, system configurations, restoring and backing up databases.
• Installation and configuration of new equipment into existing networks.
• Understanding of common Redhat/Ubuntu/Centos operations such as managing users, installing packages, cron jobs, disk/partitioning, etc