Service Engineer Experienced WCDMA Optimization

Description Perform RF tuning & optimization and other RF related service activities for high capacity wireless networks using GSM, WCDMA; familiar with link budgets, RF propagation from cellular antennas, parameters and Radio features of 3G ; 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. Qualifications Technical and/or functional skills: - Performance reports/Post processing tool - Manage network trials and performance data to identify coverage, capacity and interference problems - Identification and analysis of key issues on the network in order to achieve QoS targets for 2G/3G - Ensuring first-class support is given to the resolution of customer problems - Strong understanding of 3G/2G - Strong understanding of HSPA concepts. - Manage 2G/3G optimization within the Regional Optimization Team with supporting performance analysis. - A comprehensive knowledge of hardware and software features and constraints for 2G/3G - Ability to collect and analyze data from the 2G/3G networks to resolve problems and make recommendations for improving QoS - Ability to analyze air interface signalling to help resolve problems and make recommendations for improving QoS

- Ability to develop original processes and procedures - Ability to deliver innovative solutions to challenging problems - Drive recommendations for changes to the physical and parametric configuration of cells - Basic knowledge in RF planning - Counter analysis and understanding - Good knowledge on 2G/3G Radio parameters and timers - Working knowledge of MapInfo - Data throughput optimization for 2G/3G. - Good knowledge on Neighbor relations and analysis - Good knowledge in BSS/RNC parameters - Parameter audit and report preparation - Analysis of drive test data and recommendation - Good working knowledge in MS Excel and MS Access - Performance and root cause analysis of the air interface - 3G/2G network environment and radio knowledge - Exposure to tools like TEMS, ACTIX, BO, etc - Improve cells on following KPIs: - RRC attempts, RRC Failures, CS/PS RAB attempts, CS/PS RAB failures, DCR, CS TR, SHO attempts/failures, HS attempts, HS retainability failure rate, HS accessibility failure rate. - Leadership skills: Must be a team player with quality orientation, integrity, openness and learning agility - Maintain and develop a team of appropriately skilled and knowledgeable optimization engineers. - Language skills: Good command over verbal and written English is required. - Values and behaviors: Integrity, Openness & Learning agility Qualifications: Requires Bachelors or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, MIS or related field and three (4) years of progressive experience tuning and optimizing high-capacity wireless GSM, UMTS networks using RF engineering technology.