5G Ericsson Field Technician

CED Systems•Orlando, FL

20d

About The Position

The 5G Ericsson Field Technician supports nationwide 5G network deployment by installing, configuring, commissioning, and integrating new and existing network technologies. The role includes LTE and 5G integrations according to site requirements, coordinating with construction crews and integration engineers, and removing or decommissioning old equipment. Installation work may be performed alongside commissioning and integration tasks. The technician works with Ericsson basebands, radios, cabinets, routers, and related equipment, performs call testing and troubleshooting, and configures external alarms. The role requires working at telecommunications sites, using a Windows laptop and technical tools, and being able to work independently or as part of a team. Work may be scheduled during maintenance windows from midnight to 6 a.m. or during the day, depending on project scope. Regional or out-of-market travel may be required, and work takes place outdoors in varied weather.

Requirements

One to two or more years of experience working at telecommunications sites, such as with BTS/radio installation, fiber, telecommunications, or light electrical work.
Experience installing, commissioning, and integrating Ericsson LTE and 5G equipment.
Hands-on experience with BB5216, BB6630, BB6648, BB6651, and RP6655 installation or harvesting according to T-Mobile standards.
Ability to integrate basebands with ECI/SIF scripts and modify the scripts when needed.
Ability to integrate IXRe and log in locally to a router as needed.
Understanding of port mapping and power connections for Ericsson small-cell radios 2203/4402 and macro radios 4460/4480/8863.
Experience working on Ericsson cabinets, including 6131, 6102, 6160, and 6601.
Ability to configure external alarms on the SCU and perform Stand Alone band call testing for N19/N41 as needed.
Ability to troubleshoot fiber-loss, VSWR, no-connection, and LOCP alarms.
Working Windows laptop with all required software and tools.
Experience using a fiber scope.
Knowledge of project management, radio access networks, backhaul-to-site signaling, disaster recovery planning and response, data services, and location-based services.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Own vehicle, basic tools for wireless-site work, laptop, and cell phone.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather throughout the year.
Ability to work independently and within a team, use technical skills, execute responsibilities, and solve problems.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb a 12-foot ladder.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work scheduled maintenance-window hours (midnight to 6 a.m.) or daytime hours and reliably adhere to the schedule.
Ability to travel within a region, market, or out of market on a project basis.
Ability to represent the company professionally.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related field preferred.
High school diploma with equivalent related experience may be considered.
Ericsson 5G technician certifications.
EAMS ID and experience installing or removing Ericsson LTE and 5G equipment, especially installation or commissioning work.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, commission, and integrate new Ericsson 5G and LTE equipment according to site requirements.
Decommission and remove old equipment from sites.
Coordinate tasks with integration engineers and work with construction crews to complete site work scopes.
Install or harvest Ericsson basebands according to T-Mobile standards.
Integrate basebands using ECI/SIF scripts and make script changes when needed.
Integrate IXRe and log in locally to routers as needed.
Work with Ericsson small-cell and macro radios, including their port mapping and power connections.
Work with Ericsson indoor and outdoor cabinets.
Configure external alarms on the SCU.
Perform call testing on Stand Alone bands N19 and N41 as needed.
Troubleshoot fiber-loss, VSWR, no-connection, and LOCP alarms.
Carry out assigned work independently and as part of a team, and solve problems.
Travel within a region, market, or out of market as project work requires.
Follow scheduled maintenance-window or daytime work hours and reliably adhere to the schedule.