Network Engineer

A client of Insight Global is looking for a Network Engineer to bring on to their robotics and manufacturing company. This role will be 100% onsite in Salem, OR, and is slated to last 6 months, with extensions and conversion possible. The position will support, deploy, and optimize enterprise wired and wireless networking environments in a complex manufacturing and robotics setting. This role will focus on maintaining reliable, low-latency connectivity for manufacturing operations, robotic systems, teleoperations, R&D testing, and enterprise business functions.

The Network Engineer will partner closely with the local Salem IT team while helping execute broader network engineering initiatives under the guidance of a remote Staff Network Engineer.

Key Responsibilities * Support, deploy, and optimize enterprise Wi-Fi networks (access points, controllers, cloud management platforms) tailored for complex environments supporting robot manufacturing, teleoperations (teleops) real-time video/control feeds, and high-throughput robot design and R&D testing. * Mitigate Wi-Fi interference, packet loss, and roaming issues for mobile robotic systems; configure and manage cellular routers and cloud management systems for robust failover and edge connectivity across manufacturing facilities. * Diagnose and resolve complex wired and wireless issues, including roaming failures, interference, authentication problems, and latency, using packet captures and spectrum analysis tools. * Implement and support secure wireless access, including WPA3, 802.1X/RADIUS, and certificate-based authentication, in alignment with organizational security standards. * Use network monitoring tools to track performance and availability, and maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, and runbooks. * Partner daily with the local Salem IT team and execute high-level network engineering strategy under the guidance of the remote Chicago-based Staff Network Engineer.

• 3+ years of experience in network engineering or administration, with a focus on high-reliability, low-latency Wi-Fi deployment in manufacturing, robotics, or industrial environments. * Hands-on experience with enterprise wireless platforms (access points, controllers, and cloud management dashboards). * Experience deploying and supporting enterprise cellular routers and cloud-managed edge networking solutions. * Wired & Wireless Packet Analysis: Proficiency in PCAP and 802.11 frame analysis using Wireshark to resolve wired and wireless network failures, roaming issues, and latency bottlenecks. * Wi-Fi Standards Knowledge: Working knowledge of IEEE 802.11 standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Wi-Fi 5/6/6E/7) and channel and band behavior across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz. * Solid understanding of core networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing and switching, DHCP, DNS, and VPN/IPsec. * Ability to work on site in Salem, Oregon. * Wireless or networking certifications such as CWNA, CCNA, or vendor-equivalent wireless certifications. * Experience with wireless site survey and spectrum analysis tools (e.g., Ekahau, AirMagnet). * Experience with enterprise RADIUS/NAC platforms. * Working knowledge of 5G and LTE technologies, including carrier connectivity, SIM and data plan management, and signal and antenna considerations.