WLAN test automation engineer

Our client is a global technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. it focuses on helping organisations harness the power of data to drive digital transformation, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve sustainability. over 100 years of experience in operational technology (OT) and more than 60 years in IT to unlock the power of data from your business, your people and your machines. We help enterprises store, enrich, activate and monetise their data to improve their customers experiences, develop new revenue streams and lower their business costs. Over 80% of the Fortune 100 trust our client for data solutions.

The company's consolidated revenues for fiscal 2024 (ended March 31, 2024). approximately $57.5 billion USD., and the company has approximately 296,000 employees worldwide. It delivers digital solutions utilising Lumada in five sectors, including Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy and IT, to increase our customers social, environmental and economic value.

Business Need: 5 8 years of experience

Title: (WLAN test automation engineer)

Work mode: Hybrid

Location : Bengaluru

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Job description: -

Role Summary

The Wi-Fi Alliance Certification Engineer is responsible for validating, testing, and certifying Zebra mobile computers, scanners, printers, and IoT devices for compliance with Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) standards. The role ensures Zebra products meet industry-standard Wi-Fi performance, interoperability, and security requirements before release.

Key Responsibilities

1. Wi-Fi Alliance Certification & Compliance- Execute WFA test plans for Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, WPA2/WPA3, Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, Passpoint, Agile Multiband, and QoS programs.- Configure DUTs and run tests using WFA-approved test beds and tools.

2. Interoperability (IOT) Testing- Validate interoperability with routers, enterprise APs, controllers, and reference Wi-Fi Alliance devices.- Reproduce customer issues from enterprise and industrial environments. 3. Test Planning & Automation- Create test plans, procedures, and automation scripts (Python/Robot Framework).- Run regression tests for firmware, drivers, and WLAN modules.

4. Debugging & Issue Analysis- Collect logs using Wireshark, Omnipeek, ADB, logcat, and chipset tools.- Work with chipset vendors and Zebra engineering to resolve issues.

5. Documentation & Reporting- Prepare certification documentation and submissions to Wi-Fi Alliance.- Maintain defect reports, dashboards, and validation summaries.

6. Collaboration- Work with chipset vendors, Zebra OS/WLAN teams, regulatory teams, and WFA certified labs.

Required Skills & Qualifications-

Strong understanding of IEEE 802.11 standards.

- Experience with enterprise WLAN solutions (Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, Extreme).

- Hands-on with Wi-Fi Alliance tools: CAPI, test bed automation, WFA scripts.

- Skilled in packet analysis, RF debugging, and WLAN configuration.

- Proficiency with Wireshark, iperf, and Android debugging tools.

Preferred Experience-

58 years in Wi-Fi testing or wireless networking.

- Experience with Zebra devices (TC, MC series).

- Familiarity with WFA certification labs (CTIA, UL, TTA, Atlab).

Job Title Variants-

Wi-Fi Alliance Certification Engineer

- WLAN Test & Validation Engineer

- Zebra Wireless Compliance Engineer

- Wi-Fi Interoperability Test Engineer

- Wireless QA/Validation Specialis