Lab Support Engineer

Keysight  is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more  about what we do.   Our award-winning   culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.   We are seeking a  Lab Support Engineer to support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and infrastructure needs of R&D engineering laboratories. The goal of the role is to ensure that the R&D laboratory environments and equipment remain operational, reliable, and available for R&D development and testing activities.   This role will work with R&D teams, IT, hardware department, and other internal and external organizations to design, implement, monitor and maintain lab resources pertaining to lab organization and layout, power distribution, HVAC system, network access and remote system control.

Support the installation, relocation, configuration, connectivity, and deployment of networking and computing equipment in R&D laboratories, including cables and transceivers, Serve as a liaison with the IT organization for Austin site IT infrastructure changes, including IT network connectivity, switches, cabling, IP addressing, access, and other IT-related requirements supporting R&D laboratories. Work with the hardware, support, and internal teams to coordinate equipment hardware RMA (Return Material Authorization) activities, including troubleshooting, shipment, replacement, and return of defective equipment, Coordinate with the primes from Facilities and HVAC support organizations to ensure laboratory environmental conditions, electrical power, and HVAC operations meet the needs of installed equipment. Follow up and coordinate with CBRE/WPS for timely resolutions of all power, AC issues or failures. Escort service technician when necessary. Monitor and troubleshoot laboratory infrastructure and equipment issues and coordinate with the appropriate internal or external organizations for resolution. Maintain accurate inventory and documentation of laboratory equipment, network connections, rack configurations, and other relevant lab infrastructure. Support periodical audits of the applicable equipment, Assist with rack installation, equipment cabling, power requirements, equipment moves, and laboratory reconfiguration activities. Help identify and resolve connectivity, hardware, power, HVAC, environmental, and basic operating-system issues affecting laboratory equipment, Support R&D engineers during new equipment deployments, lab expansions, infrastructure upgrades, and equipment refresh activities (e.g. loaner equipment), Coordinate lab support activities and communicate status, issues, risks, and expected resolution timelines to stakeholders. Follow established safety, security, IT, and laboratory operational procedures, Identify opportunities to improve laboratory reliability, organization, availability, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting computer networking equipment and laboratory environments in an R&D organization, along with fundamental knowledge of IT infrastructure and computer networking. The position requires strong troubleshooting, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills. The position is also required to be on site for every weekday, except national and Keysight holidays.   Other qualifications include:   Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Self-motivated, dependable, and highly