Network Engineer role in DE SOTO, KS- Onsite

Job Title : Network Engineer

Location: DE SOTO, KS- Onsite- Local or who can relocate

Duration: 6 Months Contract with extension- Long Term

Interview: Video onsite(if asked -expenses will be paid by client)

We are seeking a bilingual (Japanese/English) Network Engineer who can act as a communication bridge between business departments and technical teams within a large-scale factory environment. The engineer will gather requirements from non-technical departments, translate them into network design specifications, coordinate with construction vendors, and support network maintenance and troubleshooting activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct requirement hearings with factory equipment or production departments and translate their operational needs into detailed network design specifications.
• Coordinate with construction and installation vendors to ensure network implementation is executed according to plan.
• Collaborate closely with the internal network team responsible for build-out and configuration.
• Perform maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of the factory network environment.
• Provide bilingual documentation, reporting, and communication with stakeholders in Japan and the U.S.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience in network design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of VLAN, routing, switching, and TCP/IP fundamentals.
• Experience coordinating with business departments, vendors, and internal IT teams.
• Excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English (verbal and written).
• Ability to proactively identify issues and work collaboratively toward resolution.
  
  

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in factory or industrial network environments.
• Cisco certification (CCNA/CCNP or equivalent).
• Familiarity with SCADA, MES, or OT/IT integration.
• Experience working in multinational or global project environments.