Information Technology Engineer (0-5 yrs Experience)

FPC (FORTUNE PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS - Orlando Office); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC (Fortune Personnel Consultants) in Indianapolis seeks an IT Infrastructure Engineer to provide hands-on network and equipment support for manufacturing operations. You will connect new equipment, configure Cisco switches, and troubleshoot wired and wireless connectivity to ensure ERP/MRP systems stay online.

The role welcomes entry-level graduates with a IT-related degree or equivalent experience and requires practical knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and networking basics.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of relevant experience; entry-level graduates welcome.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding of Ethernet, TCP/IP, DHCP, and DNS.
• Hands-on IT experience through coursework, internships, or employment.
• Ability to trace connectivity problems through cabling, switch ports, IP settings, and equipment connections.
• Willingness to work hands-on with equipment troubleshooting and cabling in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Wireshark is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Support existing manufacturing equipment and connect new equipment to wired and wireless networks, including configuring connections to Cisco managed switches.
• Troubleshoot failures with cables, boards or wireless networks to ensure that manufacturing equipment is talking to both hardware and software systems.
• Deliver IT support in a mixed environment of older and newer equipment.
• Install, replace, and test Ethernet cabling and network hardware as needed to connect new equipment or repair existing connections.
• Ensure equipment connects to the network and logs-into access to ERP and MRP systems, and talks to the different systems (whether it be MRP or talks to a LAN, or WAN, to routers or switch or wireless access point).
• Help connect new manufacturing equipment to systems and fix slow connections, Identify recurring connection problems and suggest ways improve equipment reliability and performance, Work with manufacturing and maintenance teams to resolve connectivity issues and deliver IT support.

Skills

Connectivity troubleshooting

Manufacturing connectivity

Switches

Routers

Ethernet cabling

TCP/IP

DHCP

DNS

LAN/WAN

Wireless networking

Wireshark

ERP/MRP systems

IT support

Information technology

Information systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Cisco switches

ERP/MRP software

Job description

IT Infrastructure Engineer (0-5 Years of Experience)

This hands-on role provides IT infrastructure support to keep Manufacturing Equipment connected to the network, and troubleshoot connectivity and perform related tasks.

The company is a multi-$B company that produces Industrial and Consumer Electronics.

Job Function:

• Support existing manufacturing equipment and connect new equipment to wired and wireless networks, including configuring connections to Cisco managed switches.
• Troubleshoot failures with cables, boards or wireless networks to ensure that manufacturing equipment is talking to both hardware and software systems.
• Deliver IT support in a mixed environment of older and newer equipment.
• Install, replace, and test Ethernet cabling and network hardware as needed to connect new equipment or repair existing connections.
• Ensure equipment connects to the network and logs-into access to ERP and MRP systems, and talks to the different systems (whether it be MRP or talks to a LAN, or WAN, to a routers or switch or wireless access point).
• Help connect new manufacturing equipment to systems and fix slow connections, Identify recurring connection problems and suggest ways improve equipment reliability and performance, Work with manufacturing and maintenance teams to resolve connectivity issues and deliver IT support.

Requirements:

• 0-5 years of relevant experience. Entry-level college graduates are welcome to apply.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field, or without a degree with equivalent practical experience.
• Understanding of Ethernet, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and basic wired and wireless networking.
• Hands-on IT experience through coursework, internships, personal projects, or employment.
• Ability to trace a connectivity problem through cabling, switch ports, IP settings, and equipment connections.
• Willingness to work hands-on with equipment troubleshooting and cabling in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot methodically, from checking settings and rebooting equipment to replacing faulty hardware or running new Ethernet cables to signing into various enterprise systems.
• Experience with diagnostic tools such as Wireshark is a plus.
• Ability to deliver IT support to manufacturing operations and maintenance staff, explain technical issues clearly, and follow problems through to resolution.
• Prior experience with or knowledge of information systems and enterprise software, such as ERP or MRP systems, is a huge plus.

FPC - Fortune Personnel Consultants www.fpcor.com

Position in Central Indiana - US Citizens & Green Card Holders only (no exceptions), No relocation, local Candidates presently in Central Indiana

Relevant skills include connectivity troubleshooting, manufacturing equipment connectivity, switches, routers, Ethernet cabling, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LAN/WAN, wireless networking, network troubleshooting, Wireshark, information systems, information technology, IT support, and enterprise ERP and MRP systems.