Lab Engineer

Evertz Microsystems Limited; Markham; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer funded benefits program

Competitive total compensation package

Work-Life Balance

Employee assistance plan

Employee Discount Platform

Career Progression

Casual Work Environment

Social Events and Sports Teams

Job summary

Evertz Microsystems Limited in Markham, Ontario is seeking a hands-on Lab Engineer to help run the development lab for networking device products. You’ll manage cabling, hardware inventory, and CI/CD support to ensure daily engineering workflows run smoothly.

The role is fully on-site, 5 days a week, with responsibilities spanning device wiring, lab maintenance, and scripting in Python/Bash to optimize operations. Prior CI/CD tooling experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of Python and Bash scripting experience.
• Basic networking concepts (Ethernet, IP addressing, VLANs) and structured cabling experience.
• Familiarity with audio/video cabling, connectors, and optical transceivers used in broadcast or AV environments is an asset.
• Experience with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on lab, including racking/unracking equipment and managing cables.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for inventory and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and take ownership of improving designs, processes, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize network, audio, video, and fiber optic cabling across lab and small-scale data center environments.
• Rewire and reconfigure devices based on engineering requests, test plans, and project demands.
• Install, replace, and decommission lab devices including switches, servers, and AV networking equipment.
• Handle and troubleshoot optical transceivers (SFP/SFP+ and QSFP/QSFP-DD), including installation, swapping, and verifying link status.
• Maintain an accurate inventory database of all data center devices, cabling, and port assignments.
• Develop and maintain support utility scripts in Python and Bash to streamline lab operations and support remote access to lab devices.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the team’s Jenkins CI infrastructure as needed, including updating Jenkins packages and plugins, maintaining build scripts (Python/Bash), and occasional triage of build failures.

Skills

Python

Bash scripting

Networking concepts

Structured cabling

Cable types

Independent work

Education

Diploma/degree in CS/IT/Networking/Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Job description

We’re looking for a hands‑on Lab Engineer to join the networking device development team responsible for Evertz IP switch fabric products, including the EXE and NATX, and Evertz SDI router products, including the NEXX and ENX platforms. In this role, you’ll keep our development lab running smoothly — managing device wiring, maintaining hardware inventory, and supporting the CI/CD infrastructure that the engineering team relies on daily. This is a fully on-site position (5 days per week) given the hands‑on nature of the work.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and organize network, audio, video, and fiber optic cabling across lab and small‑scale data center environments.
• Rewire and reconfigure devices based on engineering requests, test plans, and project demands.
• Install, replace, and decommission lab devices including switches, servers, and AV networking equipment.
• Handle and troubleshoot optical transceivers (SFP/SFP+ and QSFP/QSFP-DD), including installation, swapping, and verifying link status.
• Maintain an accurate inventory database of all data center devices, cabling, and port assignments.
• Develop and maintain support utility scripts in Python and Bash to streamline lab operations and support remote access to lab devices.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the team’s Jenkins CI infrastructure as needed, including updating Jenkins packages and plugins, maintaining build scripts (Python/Bash), and occasional triage of build failures. This responsibility is shared across the team based on workload and availability.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience with Python and Bash scripting.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (Ethernet, IP addressing, VLANs, cable types) and the ability to work with structured cabling, including copper and fiber optic.
• Familiarity with audio/video cabling, connectors, and optical transceivers (SFP/QSFP) used in broadcast or AV environments is an asset.
• Experience with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools.
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on lab setting, including racking/unracking equipment, managing cables, and troubleshooting physical connectivity.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for maintaining accurate inventory and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks based on engineering team needs.
• A willingness to learn new technologies and take ownership of improving existing designs, processes, and tools for the betterment of the product and the team.

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to broadcast networking, SDI, and SMPTE ST 2110 environments.
• Basic awareness of PTP (Precision Time Protocol) and its role in broadcast timing and synchronization.
• Experience with network device configuration or management tools.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, Subversion).
• CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Linux+, or similar industry certifications.

What we offer:

• Employer funded benefits program
• Competitive total compensation package
• Work-Life Balance
• Employee assistance plan
• Employee Discount Platform
• Career Progression
• Casual Work Environment
• Social Events and Sports Teams

Location: Markham, Ontario
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Vacancy: This is a newly created position
Salary Range: $50,000 to $75,000 per year, based on experience

About Evertz Microsystems (TSX: ET)
Evertz is a global leader in broadcast technology, delivering cutting‑edge hardware and software solutions that deliver content to television sets, on‑demand services, WebTV, IPTV, and mobile devices (like phones and tablets) worldwide. Trusted by major broadcast facilities, telcos, and satellite providers on every continent, we’re known for end‑to‑end innovation that sets the industry standard.

Canadian‑headquartered with offices around the world, Evertz has 2,000+ employees and has been recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies — a testament to our commitment to excellence and global impact.

Join a team where your work shapes the future of broadcast and new media industries.

Evertz is committed to equal opportunity employment. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities — please notify HR when scheduling your interview.