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Ericsson
Data Center Optical Engineer
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A Data Center Technician or Engineer organizes data access, maintenance and access support to a data center. Maybe help to store and organize data, such as an organization's records or financial information. Ensures that users can easily access the information they need and that data are protected from unauthorized access.
$61,591 / year median in the U.S.
+16% projected growth
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Data Center Optical Engineer Ericsson - 4.1 Lewisville, TX Job Details 1 hour ago Benefits Paid parental leave AD&D insurance Employee stock purchase plan Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication Full Job Description Grow with us Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position. About this opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Data Center Optical Engineer to lead work in customer environments and co-locations. The person in this role is responsible for ensuring the reliable installation, maintenance, and operation of optical transport and infrastructure within customer data centers. They thrive on being the interface between the customer and Ericsson's vendors, auditing and maintaining high standards of quality. The ideal candidate expects and maintains high-quality execution from the team across installations, migrations, remediation, break/fix, and remote hands services, utilizing their strong hands‑on technical expertise. This person is able to travel to a non-home market site at a moment's notice and work there for several weeks at a time up to 50% of the time. What you will do Conduct daily audits of work performed on behalf of Ericsson at customer data centers and co-locations and provide immediate feedback to 3PP technicians. Interact directly with the customer via their ticketing tools or face-to-face, providing clear and concise reports and updates that promote Ericsson's value. Assist with fiber installation, decommissioning, break/fix, remediation and migration activities across data center optical and transport environments. Conduct and/or supervise optical testing and troubleshooting using tools such as optical power meters, stabilized light sources, VFLs, OTDRs, and test sets. Deliver services by accurately, interpreting and executing Methods of Procedure (MoPs), engineering documents, vendor documentation, and network diagrams. Read and interpret cut sheets and physical network design documents to ensure accurate port connections and cable management. The skills you will bring Team lead experience. Strong command of written and verbal English for customer-facing communications and relationship building. Excellent organizational, administrative, and documentation skills using customer applications and/or Microsoft Office suite of tools. 3-15 years of experience working in data center operations or a similar technical environment with direct customer interaction. Strong hands-on experience with connectorized fiber optic cabling, including single-mode and multi-mode fiber, LC, fan-outs, and structured cabling. Demonstrated experience with optical testing and transport troubleshooting. Ability to multitask, remain composed under pressure, and adapt in fast-paced, high-availability environments. Commitment to safety standards, quality requirements, and operational best practices.