Network Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain launch timelines, milestones, and project deliverables
• Coordinate activities across Network Engineering, Planning, Operations, Manufacturing IT, and manufacturing/networking partners
• Track progress, meet deadlines, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership
• Ensure plant network infrastructure is installed, configured, and ready for launch, including:
• IDFs
• Switches
• Access points
• Cellular DAS
• Cabling
• Connectivity
• Verify all network devices and systems are functioning properly and operating as designed
• Support testing and validation of system integrations before launch
• Ensure network infrastructure conforms to company standards
• Verify system performance under real production conditions
• Maintain and update network glidepaths, JIRA epics/stories, and launch documentation

Requirements

• Strong project management skills, organizational skills, personal discipline, interpersonal relationship skills and communication skills (written and oral)
• In-depth knowledge of Cisco LAN and Wireless infrastructure and related systems including Catalyst 9k switches, Wi-Fi 7, Catalyst Center, and Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• In-depth understanding of networking and IP protocols (OSPF, BGP), Cisco Software Defined Networking (SD-Access) and Cisco Industrial switches
• In-depth knowledge of Cisco routing & switching, IOS-XE Software
• Exposure to Industrial Protocols (Ethernet IP and ProfiNet)
• Knowledge of network cabling (fiber and copper) industry standards
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting enterprise wired and wireless networks in a break/fix environment
• Experience with Wi-Fi and Cellular deployment validation and troubleshooting
• Cisco CCNA preferred

Skills

• Network - Mobile and Wireless, Network Protocols & Standards, Network Switches, Network Management Tools, Network Engineering, Cisco Networks, LAN (Local Area Network)

About the Role

The Network Engineer will serve as the central point of contact for network services and coordinate all network readiness activities for new product/model launches at the Louisville Assembly Plant. This role combines technical coordination, project management, and manufacturing support, working closely with Network and Manufacturing teams during equipment deployment and launch.