Data Center Technician III

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Compensation: Salary range based on location, experience, and qualifications; eligibility for an annual performance‑based bonus.
• Health: Choice of three medical plans and a dental plan; company credits cover the employer‑paid portion of premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Financial security: 401(k) plan with automatic 3% company contribution and matching contributions up to 4% of eligible pay; company‑paid basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, short‑term and long‑term disability; optional participation in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
• Time off: Minimum 15 days of accrued vacation for new hires, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 paid holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, 80 hours of sick leave annually (pro‑rated for start date); up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid parental or adoption leave at 100% pay.
• Additional benefits: Financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, recognition programs, and other company‑paid perks.