5G Ericsson Field Technician

We are deploying infrastructure for 5G Networks. A telecommunications startup focused on efficient and strategic support to the nationwide 5G deployment, helping OEMs and operators achieve enhanced connectivity for their networks.

The field integration technician will be responsible for New and existing Technologies integrations to the network. LTE & 5G Integrations as per site requirements and work with the construction crew on site to complete the job scope.

Installation may also be required alongside commissioning and integration tasks.

Responsibilities

• The work involves installing, configuring and later integrating new 5G equipment from Ericsson (as well as de-commissioning and removing old equipment from the site).
• You will be part of a growing team, coordinate tasks with integration engineers, and perform related tasks.
• A qualified candidate will have 1-2 or more years’ experience with working at telecommunications sites (ie, BTS/radio installation, fiber, telco, light electrical, etc). Experience with Installation, commissioning and integration of Ericsson LTE & 5G equipment.
• Good hands on experience on BB5216, BB6630, BB6648, BB6651, RP6655 - installation/harvest as per TMO standards.
• Should be able to Integrate the basebands with ECI/SIF scripts, ability to make the changes on them if needed.
• Able to integrate the IXRe and locally login to the router as needed.
• Understanding the the port mapping, power connections on the Ericsson small cell radios 2203/4402, macro radios 4460/4480/8863.
• Experience on working on Ericsson cabinets (indoor/outdoor), 6131/6102/6160/6601.
• Configuring External alarms on the SCU.
• Call Testing on the Stand Alone bands for N19/N41 as needed.
• Able to troubleshoot fiberloss alarms, VSWR, no-connection alarms, LOCP alarms.
• Should have a working Windows laptop will all software/tools.
• Experience with using a Fiber scope.
• Theory and application related to project management, radio access networks, backhaul to sites signaling, disaster recovery planning and response, data services and location-based services.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Specifically, please contact us if you have an EAMS ID and have removed or installed Ericsson LTE & 5G equipment – and especially if that work involved installation and/or commissioning of Ericsson equipment.
• We also expect that you have your own vehicle, a basic set of tools for work on wireless sites, laptop, cell phone, and ability to work outside.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or related field preferred. High School diploma and equivalent related experience considered.
• Ericsson 5G technician Certifications.
• Ability to represent company with professionalism.
• Ability to work within Maintenance Window hours (midnight to 6am) or daytime as scheduled based on project scope and adhere reliably to schedule.
• Ability to travel within a region, market or out of market on a project basis.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather throughout the year.
• Ability to use technical skills to work independently and within a team and execute responsibilities as well as solve problems.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and climb a 12 ft ladder.
• Computer and MS Office Proficient.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic Hand Tools.