Assistant Manager - RAN Integration & Migration

Tata Communications

Broad outline of the RoleRole: Technical Engineer - Fixed Wireless Access (RAN Integration -Ericsson)Location: Chennai/PuneWorking Hours:

Roles & Responsibility:Ericsson RAN:

Ericsson 4G/5G BB 66xx/RP 66xx node integration & Troubleshooting
Ericsson eNB/gNB upgrade and integration, which covers Software Upgrades, Cell configuration, neighbors list preparation etc.
Migration of Customers from existing eNB to temporary setup, and migration of customers from temporary setup to upgraded eNB/gNB setup, including Pre-Post checks.
Coordinating with the field team for VSWR Test, Optics Test and RF Validation testing
4G & 5G Throughput testing.
Decommissioning of temporary setup.
Ericsson RRU / AIR
Support to Field Force for External Alarms and Acceptance Test, RETs setup, call tests, and calibration.
Need to Perform Configuration/Performance and fault management.
Commissioning file and ret report delivery to Field Force for HOP information.
Take the necessary preventive and corrective measures to ensure agreed service availability after planned works. Perform second-level troubleshooting processes, ensuring high quality and short service restoring time for RAN elements.
Providing resource management support Implementing process and technology improvements to increase operational and organizational efficiency.

Tools & Systems Knowledge:

Ericsson ENM, BMC Remedy, CPNR - Cisco Prime Network Registrar, MASA- Cisco License Generator
WinFiol/Secure CRT, Appian, CNC - Cisco Crosswork Network Controller, NGDM
ELIS / CORA, IPACT, EPNM - Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager, TSI sharepoint folder.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

Performing remote configuration expansions as well as new site integrations on 4G & 5G Ericsson sites
Performing site parameter modifications
Defining external alarms for newly integrated sites, alarm checks, and troubleshooting
Unlocking sites for final integration. Verifying test call results, checking life traffic on site
Verifying functionality of transmission to site and troubleshooting if required. Transmission verifying and testing on enodeB/GnodeB end via Ericsson ENM as well as parameters checks with transmission and core team
Experience /knowledge of the below tool.
Large Wireless Router (Cisco) and Small Wireless Router (Cisco) integration, migration, and configuration
Ericsson Mini-Link chassis or Network Processor Unit (NPU) swap or migration
Base Band Port Expansion from 1Gig to 10Gig.
Transmission Node link upgrades, with multiple configurations.
Rapid Augmentation Tactics (RAT) and Pre-Post Checks, including Mode3 scan
Upgrades completed as per program schedules, to the committed volumes and expectation of tight timeframes.
Ensure network is uplifted to new hardware & firmware versions.
Coordinate pre-configuration, site integration, migration activities and review site design.
Coordinate pre/post activity end user health checks, stakeholder communication and Post Implementation Review.

Must have technical/professional qualifications:

Minimum of 6+ years relevant experience in Telecommunications Engineering with experience in a managerial/supervisor Knowledge
Graduation in Telecommunications/ Electronics
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Proficient in reading, writing & speaking of English Language