Data Center Technician II

Location

New Albany, Ohio, United States.

Eligibility

Ericsson does not sponsor U.S. work authorizations for this position and does not hire F‑1 students on CPT or EAD.

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 while ensuring proper labeling, cable management, and adherence to quality standards.
• Install rack power distribution units (PDUs), connect equipment to assigned power sources, and verify proper power and management connectivity.
• Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and out‑of‑band (OOB) management connections.
• Execute basic testing and validation activities, including continuity testing, fiber verification, and standard equipment turn‑up procedures.
• Perform moves, adds, changes, disconnects (MACD activities), and 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience required.
• 1+ years 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, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while managing assigned work independently.

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable working in a physically active environment where lifting, standing, working at heights, and moving equipment may be required.
• Ability to work on ladders or elevated work platforms and comply with all applicable safety requirements and certifications.
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lb.

Compensation

The salary range for this position depends on location, knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. A short‑term variable compensation plan provides an annual bonus based on business performance, individual performance, and individual bonus targets, subject to eligibility and pro‑ration rules.

Benefits

• Choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option; company credits cover the cost of medical and dental premiums for the employee and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) plan with an automatic 3 % company contribution and matching: $1 per $1 on the first 3 % of eligible pay, plus 50 ¢ per $1 on the next 2 %; full 4 % match when contributing at least 5 % of eligible pay.
• Company‑paid basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability.
• Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
• Minimum of 15 days accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually (pro‑rated for new hires).
• Up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid parental or adoption leave at 100 % of pay.
• Additional company‑paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.