ENGINEER TECHNICAL SUPPORT - L1

Nextstudycircle; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextstudycircle in Mumbai is seeking an ITI Engineer / Passive Networking Engineer to support enterprise networking projects, including fiber optic and copper cabling, cable laying, termination, splicing, testing and data-center infrastructure.

The candidate should have hands-on knowledge of passive networking, be comfortable on customer sites, and prioritize quality, safety and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• ITI / Diploma holders with relevant networking knowledge.
• Fresher with practical training in networking/cabling may apply.
• Capable of fiber optic and copper cable laying and termination.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.
• Strong focus on quality, safety, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber optic and copper cable laying as per routes and project requirements.
• Conduct route surveys, cable length calculations and pathway inspections.
• Perform fiber splicing, including stripping, cleaning, cleaving, alignment, fusion splicing and splice-tray dressing.
• Perform fiber core mapping, labeling and termination.
• Work with LIU, ODF, fiber cassettes, patch panels and patch cords.
• Perform fiber testing using VFL, optical power meter and OTDR.
• Identify and troubleshoot fiber faults, high-loss issues, connectivity problems and link failures.
• Perform copper cable laying and termination (CAT5e/CAT6/CAT6A).
• I/O and patch-panel termination using T568A/T568B standards.
• Ensure proper cable dressing, bend-radius control, labeling and cable management.
• Conduct copper cable testing and support certification activities.
• Troubleshoot failed copper certification results and related issues.
• Support data-center cabling and rack patching.
• Maintain Port Matrix, Fiber Core Matrix, Copper Connectivity Sheets and cable documentation.
• Prepare and maintain testing reports, as-built documentation and project handover documents.
• Coordinate with project engineers, customers, vendors and internal teams during implementation.
• Follow quality, safety and site procedures.

Skills

Fiber optics

Cable laying

Splicing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Site readiness

Education

ITI / Diploma

Tools

OTDR

VFL

Optical Power Meter

Fiber Cleaver

Cable Tester

Job description

Position: ITI Engineer - Passive Networking
Experience: 0-3 Years
Qualification: ITI / Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Networking or relevant technical trade
Location: Mumbai
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an ITI Engineer / Passive Networking Engineer to support enterprise networking and infrastructure projects involving fiber optic and copper cabling, cable laying, termination, splicing, testing, troubleshooting and data-center infrastructure.

The ideal candidate should have good practical knowledge of passive networking, be comfortable working at customer/project sites and have a strong focus on quality, safety and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Perform fiber optic and copper cable laying as per approved routes and project requirements.

Conduct route surveys, cable length calculations and pathway/tray inspections.

Perform fiber splicing, including stripping, cleaning, cleaving, alignment, fusion splicing and splice-tray dressing.

Perform fiber core mapping, labeling and termination.

Work with LIU, ODF, fiber cassettes, patch panels and patch cords.

Perform fiber testing using VFL, optical power meter and OTDR.

Identify and troubleshoot fiber faults, high-loss issues, connectivity problems and link failures.

Perform CAT5e/CAT6/CAT6A copper cable laying and termination.

Perform I/O and patch-panel termination using T568A/T568B standards.

Ensure proper cable dressing, bend-radius control, labeling and cable management.

Conduct copper cable testing and support certification activities.

Troubleshoot failed copper certification results, including wire-map, termination, pair-untwist, bend/crushing and patch-cord issues.

Support data-center cabling and rack patching activities.

Maintain accurate Port Matrix, Fiber Core Matrix, Copper Connectivity Sheets and cable documentation.

Prepare and maintain testing reports, as-built documentation and project handover documents.

Coordinate with project engineers, customers, vendors and internal teams during implementation.

Follow all required quality, safety and site procedures.

Required Technical Skills

Fiber Optics

Basic understanding of Single Mode and Multi Mode Fiber.

Knowledge of OS1/OS2 and OM1/OM2/OM3/OM4/OM5.

12-core fiber color-code knowledge.

Fiber laying and cable dressing.

Fusion splicing and core mapping.

VFL, OTDR and optical power testing.

Fiber fault identification and troubleshooting.

CAT5e, CAT6 and CAT6A cabling.

T568A/T568B color codes.

I/O and patch-panel termination.

Cable dressing and labeling.

Wire-map and certification testing.

Understanding of NEXT, FEXT, Return Loss and other basic certification parameters.

Data Center / Infrastructure

Rack and patch-panel connectivity.

LIU, ODF and fiber cassette handling.

Cable routing and management.

Port mapping and source/destination identification.

Basic understanding of structured cabling practices.

Candidate Profile

ITI / Diploma candidates with relevant technical knowledge are preferred.

Freshers with practical training in networking/cabling can be considered.

0-3 years of experience in passive networking, structured cabling, fiber optics or data-center infrastructure will be an advantage.

Should be comfortable working at customer/project sites.

Good troubleshooting and practical problem-solving skills.

Good understanding of cable identification, labeling and documentation.

Strong focus on quality and safety.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Willingness to travel to project/customer locations as required.

Practical Skills Preferred

Candidates with hands-on exposure to the following will be preferred:

OTDR

VFL

Optical Power Meter

Fiber Cleaver

Fiber Stripper

CAT6/CAT6A I/O Termination

Cable Certification Tester

Patch Panels

Rack & Cable Management

Technical Skills | Fiber Splicing | Copper Termination | Cable Laying | OTDR Testing | Troubleshooting | Data Center Cabling | Documentation | Safety | Quality Workmanship