Data Center Optical Technician III- 20261101

emergiTEL • Plano, OH

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About The Position

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Professional to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure within hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. The role is suited to technicians with experience in data center operations, telecommunications, structured cabling, or IT infrastructure who can independently complete standard deployment and operational tasks.

The technician executes rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling installations, equipment provisioning, testing, and operational support. Work must be performed safely, accurately, and in accordance with Ericsson and customer standards. The role includes installing and deploying servers, network devices, storage equipment, cabling, and rack power distribution units; performing provisioning, testing, moves, changes, and component replacements; and maintaining accurate records and documentation. The technician also identifies and escalates design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks.

Requirements

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.
• Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling.
• Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods of procedure (MOPs).
• Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation activities with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while managing assigned work independently.
• Comfort working in a physically active environment that may involve lifting, standing, working at heights, and moving equipment.
• Ability to work on ladders or elevated work platforms and comply with applicable safety requirements and certifications.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must not require U.S. work authorization sponsorship; candidates working under F-1 CPT or EAD authorization are not eligible.

Responsibilities

• Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure according to engineering designs and installation documentation.
• Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling, ensuring proper labeling, cable management, and adherence to quality standards.
• Install rack power distribution units (PDUs), connect equipment to assigned power sources, and verify power and management connectivity.
• Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and out-of-band (OOB) management connections.
• Carry out basic testing and validation, including continuity testing, fiber verification, and standard equipment turn-up procedures.
• Perform moves, adds, changes, and disconnects (MACD activities), as well as standard field-replaceable unit (FRU) replacements, following approved procedures.
• Maintain accurate installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation.
• Identify and escalate design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to senior technicians or site leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED