Ericsson Nigeria Graduate Trainee Program 2019

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

Applications are invited for:

Title: Graduate Program - Network Engineer

Req ID: 288474
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Categories:  Consulting and System Integration, Corporate Shared Services, Information Technology, Product Management, Research & Development, Sales, Strategy, Marketing, and Commercial Management, Services Engineering, Students and Young Professionals, Supply Chain & Logistics

Brief

• Our New Graduate Talent Program in Lagos, Nigeria will begin in August 2019 and focuses on technology leadership. Our aim is to attract and guide the most talented, innovative and creative technology minds.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks

• Participate in 2G, 3G, and LTE parameter consistency checks, tuning and optimization to improve throughput, accessibility, retainability, mobility, etc.
• Help with customer complaints and provide solutions with proper explanation report.
• Provide support in customer discussions, presentations, and workshops.
• Learn more about the network area of working (Radio, Transport, Core).
• Assist technical team with Radio Access Network (RAN) related problems.
• Contribute to the interactions with customers and help identify areas of improvement.
• Exposure to data collection tools such as TEMs Investigation 13.0, etc.
• Expand knowledge on Linux, Internet Protocol (IP) and Cloud Technology.

Job Requirements
We are looking for graduates with the following requirements:

• Minimum education level required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science / IT, or Telecommunications, or relevant.
• Graduated individuals who have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program is required. Verification of the NYSC program will be done on all shortlisted candidates.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies in Related Areas:

• Basic Network level competence
• Database Understanding
• Basic understanding of programming and scripting language
• Broad Technical Acumen
• Problem Solving Ability
• Creative Thinking
• Good planning organizing skills
• Team work & collaboration skills
• Presentation skills (oral and written).
• Proficiency in Microsoft office

What we offer

• 12 months graduate program – we offer you a great training program before you move into an experienced job
• Opportunity to be a part of an international company powered by technology and customer interaction
• Explore your passion for innovation and your desire to join a leader. You’ll enjoy an open, high performance culture that encourages idea generation and thought exploration
• Exposure to working in a multi-national and multi-cultural environment, as well as the most recent trends of global technology such as 5G, IoT, Cloud, etc.
• Continuous learning and development
• On the job training and mentorship programs provided by senior experts in the industry.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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