Engineer - Implementation

Sioniq; Hyderabad; In loco; INR 600.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ESP Engineered is looking for a Hardware & Network Engineer with RF expertise to support infrastructure and RFID deployments in jewellery retail. Key responsibilities include managing IT infrastructure setups, network configuration across multi-store locations, and conducting RF site surveys. The ideal candidate should have 2-5 years of experience in networking and RF engineering. Strong understanding of ERP integration and troubleshooting required. Role involves field visits, ensuring seamless billing operations and accurate inventory tracking.

Competenze

• 2–5 years of experience in networking, hardware deployment, or RF engineering.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, subnetting, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with routers, switches, and wireless access points.

Mansioni

• Execute end-to-end IT infrastructure setup for jewellery showrooms.
• Configure and manage LAN/WAN networks across multiple showroom locations.
• Conduct RF site surveys in showroom environments.

Conoscenze

Network configuration

RF engineering

Troubleshooting

ERP system integration

Communication skills

Formazione

Diploma / Bachelor’s in Electronics, Telecommunications, IT, or related field

Strumenti

Routers

Switches

Wireless access points

RFID systems

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking a skilled Hardware & Network Engineer with RF expertise (CRE preferred) to support end-to-end infrastructure and RFID deployments across jewellery retail showrooms and warehouses.

This role is critical to ensuring seamless billing operations, accurate RFID-based inventory tracking (gold/diamond), and reliable network performance integrated with ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Jewellery Store Infrastructure Deployment

• Execute end-to-end IT infrastructure setup for jewellery showrooms, including POS systems, billing counters, barcode/RFID devices, and back-office systems.
• Validate store readiness checklist before ERP go-live (network, hardware, RFID, billing flow).
• Ensure proper functioning of weighing scale integrations, barcode printers, scanners, and billing systems.
• Maintain documentation of store layouts, device mapping, and connectivity diagrams.

2. Network Configuration & Multi-Store Connectivity

• Configure and manage LAN/WAN networks across multiple showroom locations and head office.
• Plan and maintain structured IP addressing schemes for scalability.
• Ensure high availability and low latency for real-time ERP transactions (billing, stock updates, gold rate sync).
• Troubleshoot issues impacting live billing or ERP performance.

3. RF Engineering & Wireless Optimization (Retail Focus)

• Conduct RF site surveys in showroom environments with glass counters, metal interference (gold displays), and dense layouts.
• Optimize Wi-Fi coverage (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) for uninterrupted POS and handheld device usage.
• Identify and mitigate RF interference caused by metal fixtures, lighting, and electronic devices.
• Ensure stable wireless connectivity for RFID readers, handhelds, and POS systems.

4. RFID Infrastructure Deployment (Jewellery Use Case)

• Deploy and configure RFID readers, antennas, handheld scanners, and tagging systems for jewellery items.
• Ensure high read accuracy for tagged items (gold, diamond, silver) across display and vault areas.
• Troubleshoot issues like missed reads, cross-reads, and antenna calibration errors.
• Support RFID-based stock audits, cycle counts, and real-time inventory tracking.
• Ensure seamless integration with ERP for stock synchronization.

5. Security & Connectivity

• Assist in configuring firewalls and VPN connectivity for secure communication between stores and head office.
• Ensure secure handling of billing data and financial transactions.
• Support implementation of basic network security and access controls.

6. ERP & Implementation Support

• Work closely with ERP implementation teams during store go-live and rollout phases.
• Ensure smooth integration between hardware, network, RFID, and ERP systems.
• Provide immediate support for issues affecting billing, stock, or customer transactions.

7. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain detailed documentation of network diagrams, RF layouts, RFID setups, and configurations.
• Follow standardized deployment checklists and SOPs for jewellery retail environments.
• Maintain logs for issues, resolutions, and infrastructure changes.
• Zero infrastructure or RFID failures during store go-live.
• 99%+ uptime for billing, RFID, and ERP systems.
• High RFID read accuracy (near 100%) during audits.
• Minimal network-related disruptions impacting sales.
• Complete and accurate documentation for all store deployments.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 2–5 years of experience in networking, hardware deployment, or RF engineering.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, subnetting, and troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on experience with routers, switches, and wireless access points.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of RF concepts (signal strength, interference, frequency bands).
• Experience in handling POS systems and retail IT infrastructure.
• Sales ERP Knowledge, regional language proficiency, MS Excel, and CRM Follow‑ups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified RF Engineer (CRE) or equivalent certification.
• Experience with RFID deployments (retail/jewellery/apparel).
• Exposure to multi‑store retail environments.
• Basic firewall knowledge (Fortinet, Sophos, MikroTik, etc.).

Preferred Domain Experience

• Jewellery retail operations (gold/diamond inventory handling).
• Understanding of RFID tagging for high‑value items.
• Familiarity with weight‑based billing and stock tracking systems.

Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work in live retail environments under pressure.
• Good communication and coordination with store teams.
• Attention to detail in deployment and documentation.

Education

• Diploma / Bachelor’s in Electronics, Telecommunications, IT, or related field.

Hardware & Network Engineer (Jewellery Retail)

• Field‑intensive role with frequent showroom and warehouse visits.
• Travel required for store deployments and audits.
• Fast‑paced environment with direct impact on live sales and operations.