Sector
Telecom
Keyword

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Microwave Engineering

Frequency Radar

Telecommunication

Minimum Diploma/B.Sc/BE/B-Tech/ME/M-Tech/M.Sc Electrical/Electronic or Communication

Freshers may apply

The tasks a Microwave Engineer Telecommunication is expected to perform include:Designing, installing, maintaining and operating special telecommunication equipment Working on microwaves such as radar, navigational aids, etc. to maintain communication between specified points Preparing layout and supervising installation of microwave project taking into account site, accessibility, availability of power, etc. Checking functional operations of equipment and putting it into action to establish communication between specified points Keeping regular watch and recording all readings registered by instruments Detecting any faults, ascertaining reasons of break downs, and setting them right either by adjusting or by getting defective components replaced Supervising regular maintenance of equipment according to schedule, including maintenance of wave guides, distribution lines, aerials etc. Keeping units in working order, and ensuring proper reception and transmission of messages

Undertaking research in problems connected with tele - communication engineering and carrying out administrative duties

Working knowledge of telecommunication equipment and microwaves Understanding of layout and installation of microwave project Expertise in checking functional operations of equipment and putting it into action Basic knowledge of recording all readings registered by instruments Knowledge of faults, reasons of break downs, etc. and the corrective action required

Knowledge of maintenance of equipment, wave guides, distribution lines, aerials, etc. Knowledge of undertaking research in problems connected with tele - communication engineering

Not applicable

Good communication skills

Planning and organising skills

Relationship management skills

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Performance management skills

People management skills

Attention to detail

It is not a desk job and requires field work

The role does not involve team handling

Travelling is required on the job

Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Work is for 5 days a week and minimum 8/9 hours every day

Shift work is available in some companies

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL) and One Arm (OA)

This job is considered hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87) As injuries can be inflicted due to usage of electronic equipment

For Freshers INR 10,000 to INR 15,000 per monthFor candidates with up to 4 yearsexperience INR 15,000 to INR 25,000 per monthFor candidates with over 4 yearsexperience INR 25,000 and above per month(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

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Increase in Human Resource requirement in Telecommunications

The sector currently employs over 2.08 million employees and is slated to employ more than 4.16 million employees by 2022. This implies additional creation of ~2.1 million jobs in the nine-year period. The period 2013?17 will see a marginally higher growth in employment vis-a-vis 2017?22 due to expected changes in infrastructure integration and shared services along with increasing share of organised retail leading to higher productivity levels of workforce.

Indian Telecom Industry Trend

Indian Telecom has emerged as one of the greatest economic success stories becoming the 2nd largest and fastest growing market, registering a consistent overall growth rate of more than 35% over the past decade (subscribers).

Further, the annual mobile handset sales are expected to cross 200 million units mark this year and India is fast becoming a manufacturing hub for Telecom infrastructure equipment.

With m-governance, m-commerce, m-education, m-health, online shopping, m-gaming, m2m communications & many such new innovations, Telecom is set to increasingly permeate the lives of common Indians in coming years. This dynamic sector, employs close to 2.8 million people directly and almost another 7 million indirectly, making it one of the largest employment generating sectors in the country.

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Telecom companies

Shipping and aircraft companies

Broadcasting companies and engineering agencies

Job opportunities are located mostly in the major cities where corporate/head offices are located

Will be updated

Engineering, Science and Polytechnic colleges across the country

IIT, ITI across the country