Lab Infrastructure & Operations Technician

Emerson; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Bengaluru seeks a Lab Infrastructure & Operations Technician to manage engineering lab infrastructure, hardware assets, provisioning, and inventory, ensuring test benches and development systems are ready.

You will configure, image, and maintain machines, coordinate with procurement, support engineers, and maintain documentation.

The role emphasizes hands-on IT and hardware operations with strong organizational skills and a service mindset.

Qualifications

• Diploma or BE/BTech in Electronics, Electrical, CS, IT, Instrumentation, or related field.
• Experience supporting engineering labs, hardware assets, IT infrastructure, or technical operations.
• Knowledge of hardware inventory management and asset lifecycle processes.
• Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Familiarity with Windows OS installation, imaging, reimaging, and recovery.
• Ability to coordinate with vendors, procurement teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals and connectivity concepts.
• Proficiency with MS Office and asset management tools; strong service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lab administration and ownership; primary point of contact for engineering lab operations.
• Maintain lab health, organization, and readiness; ensure test benches and lab equipment are functional.
• Coordinate lab infrastructure changes and equipment relocations.

Skills

Lab support

Hardware lifecycle

Windows imaging

Networking basics

Documentation

Vendor coordination

Procurement liaison

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Electronics / Computer Engineering / Instrumentation / IT

BCA or B.Sc in CS/IT

Tools

NI hardware

PXI/PXIe systems

Windows OS

MS Office/Asset tools

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and hands-on Lab Infrastructure & Operations Technician to manage engineering lab infrastructure, hardware assets, machine provisioning, and inventory operations. The candidate will act as a lab owner, ensuring engineering teams have the required hardware, test systems, and machine configurations to support development and validation activities.

The role requires a combination of IT support, hardware management, lab administration, and coordination with engineering teams for machine setup, maintenance, and infrastructure changes.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

1. Lab Administration & Ownership

2. Serve as the primary point of contact for engineering lab operations.

3. Maintain overall lab health, organization, and operational readiness.

4. Ensure test benches, development systems, and lab equipment remain functional and available.

5. Coordinate lab infrastructure changes and equipment relocations.

6. Hardware & Procurement Management

7. Work with procurement teams to identify, order, and track hardware requirements.

8. Manage hardware including:

9. National Instruments (NI) Modules

10. PXI/PXIe Chassis and Controllers

11. Engineering Workstations

12. Test Equipment

13. Network Devices and Peripherals

14. Coordinate with vendors for quotations, procurement, repair, and replacement processes.

15. Asset & Inventory Management

16. Maintain accurate inventory records and asset tracking databases.

17. Track asset allocation, ownership, utilization, and availability.

18. Conduct regular inventory audits and reconciliation activities.

19. Manage hardware lifecycle from acquisition to retirement.

20. Machine Provisioning & Maintenance

21. Configure, deploy, and maintain engineering and test machines.

22. Perform machine imaging, reimaging, OS installation, and recovery activities.

23. Install and maintain software tools, drivers, and engineering applications.

24. Troubleshoot hardware and software-related issues.

25. Engineering & Developer Support

26. Support developers and validation teams with machine setup and hardware requirements.

27. Assist with workstation upgrades and hardware modifications.

28. Support connectivity changes, hardware integration, and test setup requirements.

29. Coordinate and execute machine replacement and upgrade activities.

30. Infrastructure Support

31. Assist with network connectivity changes and cable management.

32. Support rack installations and hardware setup activities.

33. Maintain documentation related to lab infrastructure and system configurations.

34. Documentation & Process Improvement

35. Create and maintain SOPs, asset records, and operational documentation.

36. Drive improvements in inventory control and lab management processes.

37. Ensure accurate documentation of hardware configurations and asset movements

Who You Are:

You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You consistently deliver reliable results, even in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. You take ownership of challenges, using a hands-on approach to resolve issues and improve processes. You effectively communicate information, maintain organized documentation, and support customers with a responsive and service-oriented mindset.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Diploma (NTTF) in Electronics, Computer Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field; or B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Instrumentation, or a related discipline; or BCA or B.Sc. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Experience supporting engineering labs, hardware assets, IT infrastructure, or technical operations environments.

• Knowledge of hardware inventory management and asset lifecycle processes.

• Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and maintenance.

• Familiarity with Windows operating system installation, imaging, reimaging, and recovery processes.

• Understanding of engineering lab administration and operational support activities.

• Ability to coordinate with vendors, procurement teams, and internal stakeholders.

• Strong documentation, reporting, and organizational skills.

• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals and connectivity concepts.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and asset management tools. Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and customer service skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience working with National Instruments (NI) hardware and related test environments.

• Familiarity with PXI and PXIe systems.

• Experience supporting engineering development, validation, or test laboratories.

• Basic PowerShell scripting knowledge.

• Understanding of development and test infrastructure environments.

• Experience managing hardware procurement, inventory audits, and asset tracking systems.

• Exposure to workstation deployment, hardware upgrades, and lab infrastructure project

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-emerson)

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ABOUT EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/about-us)

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Pushing boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.