Start date: ASAP

End date: 6 month (extendable)

Job description:

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  Perform RF tuning & optimization  and other RF related service  activities for high capacity wireless networks using GSM, WCDMA; LTE  familiar with link budgets, RF propagation from cellular antennas, parameters and Radio features of LTE ; work independently in performing optimization activities; provide training and guidance to less experience persons in the area of expertise; utilize engineering tools such as cell planning tools, drive test data collection and post processing tools, and network performance statistics monitoring and analysis tools; good knowledge of Ericsson product and service portfolio, and competitive offerings; support the preparation of Requests for Proposals if requested.

 Technical and/or functional skills:

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  Performance reports/Post processing tool


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  Manage network trials and performance data to identify coverage, capacity and interference problems


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  Identification and analysis of key issues on the network in order to achieve QoS targets for 2G/3G/LTE


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  Ensuring first-class support is given to the resolution of customer problems


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  Strong understanding of 3G/2G/LTE


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  Strong understanding of LTE/HSPA concepts.


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  Manage 2G/3G/LTE optimization within the Regional Optimization Team with supporting performance analysis.


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  A comprehensive knowledge of hardware and software features and constraints for 2G/3G/LTE


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  Ability to collect and analyze data from the 2G/3G/LTE networks to resolve problems and make recommendations for improving QoS


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  Ability to analyze air interface signaling to help resolve problems and make recommendations for improving QoS


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  Ability to develop original processes and procedures


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  Ability to deliver innovative solutions to challenging problems


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  Drive recommendations for changes to the physical and parametric configuration of cells


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  Basic knowledge in RF planning


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  Counter analysis and understanding


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  Good knowledge on 2G/3G/LTE Radio parameters and timers


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  Working knowledge of MapInfo


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  Data throughput optimization for 2G/3G/LTE.


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  Good knowledge on Neighbor relations and analysis


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  Good knowledge in BSS/RNC/MME parameters


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  Parameter audit and report preparation


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  Analysis of drive test data and recommendation


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  Good working knowledge in MS Excel and MS Access


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  Performance and root cause analysis of the air interface


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  3G/2G network environment and radio knowledge


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  Exposure to tools like TEMS, ACTIX, BO, etc


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  Improve cells on following KPIs:


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  RRC attempts, RRC Failures, CS/PS RAB attempts, CS/PS RAB failures, DCR, CSTR, SHO attempts/failures, HS attempts, HS retain ability failure rate, HS accessibility failure rate.


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  Leadership skills: Must be a team player with quality orientation, integrity, openness and learning agility


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  Maintain and develop a team of appropriately skilled and knowledgeable optimization engineers.


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  Language skills: Good command over verbal and written English is required.


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  Values and behaviors: Integrity, Openness & Learning agility

Qualifications:

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  Requires Bachelors or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, MIS or related field and three (3) years of progressive experience tuning and optimizing high-capacity wireless GSM, UMTS, LTE networks using RF engineering technology.