Data Center Engineer - Hermiston

About This Opportunity

Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S. work authorizations for this position, including immigration filings for initial or change of employer paperwork for H‑1s, H‑1B1s, E‑3s, O‑1s, and TNs. Ericsson also does not hire F‑1s working on CPT or EAD for this position.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Data Center Optical Engineer to lead work in customer environments and co‑locations. The role involves ensuring reliable installation, maintenance, and operation of optical transport and infrastructure within customer data centers, acting as the interface between the customer and Ericsson’s vendors, and maintaining high standards of quality. The role requires frequent travel to non‑home market sites, potentially up to 100% of the time.

• Conduct daily audits of work performed on behalf of Ericsson at customer data centers and co‑locations and provide immediate feedback to 3PP technicians.
• Interact directly with the customer via their ticketing tools or face‑to‑face, providing clear and concise reports and updates that promote Ericsson’s value.
• Assist with fiber installation, decommissioning, break/fix, remediation and migration activities across data center optical and transport environments.
• Conduct and/or supervise optical testing and troubleshooting using tools such as optical power meters, stabilized light sources, VFLs, OTDRs, and test sets.
• Deliver services by accurately interpreting and executing Methods of Procedure (MoPs), engineering documents, vendor documentation, and network diagrams.
• Read and interpret cut sheets and physical network design documents to ensure accurate port connections and cable management.

• Team lead experience.
• Strong command of written and verbal English for customer‑facing communications and relationship building.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and documentation skills using customer applications and/or Microsoft Office suite of tools.
• 3–15 years of experience working in data center operations or a similar technical environment with direct customer interaction.
• Strong hands‑on experience with connectorized fiber optic cabling, including single‑mode and multi‑mode fiber, LC, fan‑outs, and structured cabling.
• Demonstrated experience with optical testing and transport troubleshooting.
• Ability to multitask, remain composed under pressure, and adapt in fast‑paced, high‑availability environments.
• Commitment to safety standards, quality requirements, and operational best practices.

• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working at heights and in varying environmental conditions.

Final date to receive applications:
June 15, 2026

United States (US) || Oregon Remote

Field Services

Your Pay

The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

Short‑Term Variable Compensation Plan – Your pay includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro‑ration rules apply.

Your Health

Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.

Your Financial Security

We invest in both your short and long‑term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson’s full matching contributions…