Junior Lab Engineer - (RTP)

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs

Job summary

A staffing and workforce solutions company is looking for a Junior Lab Engineer for a hands-on role in RTP, NC. This exciting position is perfect for recent graduates or those looking to shift into networking. Responsibilities include installing and troubleshooting network equipment and working closely with experienced engineers. Ideal candidates will have foundational networking knowledge and experience with tools like Packet Tracer and CLI. Competitive pay and benefits are included in this full-time, on-site contract position.

Qualifications

• Motivated self-starter who loves technology.
• Ability to work in a data center environment lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Hands-on experience with networking concepts and configurations.
• Motivated, self-starter who loves technology and learning.
• Ability to work in a data center environment (lifting up to 50 lbs, ladder work).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot network equipment.
• Work closely with senior engineers on real customer cases.
• Set up routers, switches, VLANs, and network segments.
• Troubleshoot Layer 1 & 2 networking issues.
• Troubleshoot Layer 1 & 2 networking issues.

Skills

Foundational networking knowledge

Hands-on experience with Packet Tracer

Strong problem-solving skills

Technical troubleshooting skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS (or related)

Tools

Packet Tracer

CLI

IXIA

Spirent

VMware

Catalyst

Nexus

XR products

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for Junior Lab Engineers!

Are you a recent college graduate or do you want to make a career change and are looking to kick‑start your career in networking? Do you have personal or work experience with Packet Tracer and CLI? This long‑term opportunity could be your perfect match!

Position

Junior Lab Engineer

Location

RTP, NC (On‑site)

Full‑time, Contract with Benefits and Opportunity for Advancement

Why Join Us?

• ✅ Gain hands‑on experience working in state‑of‑the‑art global labs
• ✅ Work on real‑world network setups supporting enterprise clients
• ✅ Get exposure to Cisco technologies, routers, switches, and virtualization
• ✅ Fast‑track your career with mentorship from experienced engineers
• ✅ Competitive pay + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)

What You'll Do:

• 🔹 Install, configure, and troubleshoot network equipment in global labs
• 🔹 Work closely with senior engineers on real customer cases
• 🔹 Set up routers, switches, VLANs, and network segments
• 🔹 Use IXIA, Spirent, VMware, Catalyst, Nexus, XR products
• 🔹 Troubleshoot Layer 1 & 2 networking issues

What We’re Looking For:

• ✔️ Foundational networking knowledge (topologies, troubleshooting, VLANs)
• ✔️ Hands‑on experience with Packet Tracer & CLI
• ✔️ Strong problem‑solving and technical troubleshooting skills
• ✔️ A motivated, self‑starter who loves technology and learning
• ✔️ Ability to work in a data center environment (lifting up to 50 lbs, ladder work)

Why Wait? Apply Today!

This is not a desk job—it’s an exciting, hands‑on role that will jumpstart your networking career!

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