ENGINEER TECHNICAL SUPPORT - L1

Network Techlab India Limited; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Techlab India Limited invites ITI Engineer - Passive Networking professionals for hands-on fiber optic and copper cabling projects in Mumbai. You will support enterprise networking, cable laying, splicing, testing and data‑center infrastructure across customer sites.

Freshers or 0–3 years experience are welcome, with emphasis on quality, safety and precise documentation. Role involves on-site work, travel to client locations, and collaboration with project engineers and vendors.

Qualifications

• ITI or Diploma with practical knowledge in networking/cabling.
• Freshers with practical training in networking/cabling considered.
• 0-3 years of experience in passive networking or data-center cabling is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber optic and copper cable laying as per project routes.
• Conduct route surveys, cable length calculations and pathway inspections.
• Do fiber splicing including stripping, cleaving, fusion splicing and splice-tray dressing.
• Perform fiber core mapping, labeling and termination.
• Work with LIU, ODF, fiber cassettes and patch panels.
• Test fiber with VFL, OTDR and optical power meters.
• Identify and troubleshoot fiber faults and high-loss issues.
• Carry out CAT5e/CAT6/CAT6A termination and copper testing.
• Ensure proper cable dressing, labeling and bend-radius control.
• Maintain port/cable documentation and handover reports.
• Coordinate with project teams and customers; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Single Mode Fiber

Multi Mode Fiber

OS1/OS2 OM1-OM5

12-core fiber

Fusion Splicing

OTDR testing

VFL testing

CAT5e/CAT6/CAT6A

I/O Termination

Cable Dressing

Wire-map

Port Mapping

Education

ITI / Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Networking

Tools

LIU/ODF

Rack & Cable Management

Patch Panels

Job description

• Fusion Splicing Machine

Job Description - ITI Engineer / Passive Networking Engineer

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.

Copper Cabling

• 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

• Fusion Splicing Machine
• OTDR
• VFL
• Optical Power Meter
• Fiber Cleaver
• Fiber Stripper
• CAT6/CAT6A I/O Termination
• Cable Certification Tester
• Patch Panels
• LIU/ODF
• Rack & Cable Management

Key Competencies

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