Data Center Technician II

About the role

Job Location: New Albany, Ohio. Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S. work authorizations for this position, including H‑1, H‑1B1, E‑3, O‑1, and TN visas. Ericsson also does not hire F‑1 students working on CPT or EAD for this role.

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.
• Carry out 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.
• 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, 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.

Pay

The salary range for this position is dependent on factors such as location, knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. Compensation includes a short‑term variable compensation plan with an annual bonus based on business performance, individual performance, and bonus target, subject to eligibility and pro‑ration rules.

Benefits

• Health: Choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option, with company credits covering the cost of premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Financial Security: Ericsson US 401(k) plan with an automatic 3 % company contribution, matching contributions up to 4 % of eligible pay, company‑paid basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, and an optional Stock Purchase Plan.
• Time Off: Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation for new employees, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, 80 hours of sick time annually (pro‑rated for new hires), up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave, and 6 weeks of paid parental or adoption leave at 100 % of pay.
• Additional Benefits: Financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, recognition programs, and other company‑paid benefits.