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Role Summary & Duties and Responsibilities

The 3G RAN expert is responsible for sites design, cell-design-data preparation, network tuning, and optimization.

• 3G Radio access network analysis, tuning, and optimization.
• Dimensioning the 3G Radio Access Network (number of Node-Bs, RNCs, channel elements...) according to the coverage, capacity and quality requirements.
• Analyzing drive test log-files and recommending network tuning changes.
• Performing network analysis and troubleshooting.
• Recommending and activating radio features to maximize the 3G network capacity and performance.
• Planning the Node-Bs in a WCDMA RF planning tool, defining their related parameters: site coordinates, antenna type, antenna height, antenna tilt, antenna azimuth, CPICH power, Scrambling Codes, propagation model parameters.
• Calculating the 3G RF link budget and generating propagation models for the different area types.
• Generating coverage and quality predictions of the 3G radio plan.
• Scrambling codes, power, and neighbor relations planning
• Preparing the site design data for the site integration on the RNCs.
• Preparing the 3G cluster acceptance process and requirements.
• Analyzing the 3G sites performance after integration through drive test and OSS measurements, detecting inconsistencies and RF problems and recommending changes to fixing them.
• Auditing the radio network parameters and recommending parameter changes on RNC and Baseband unit.
• Creating and using statistical reports for monitoring and troubleshooting the radio access network.
• Using the OSS WCDMA Radio Network Optimization tools for analyzing the network performance.
• Coordinating and validating the technical work with a group of RF engineers.
• Preparing reports and presentations about the 3G radio network optimization activities and performance.

Experience & Qualifications

• B.Sc degree in Electrical/Telecommunication engineering or equivalent.
• (5+) years of experience in RAN planning and optimization projects with operators and/or vendors.
• Proven expertise in 3G RAN planning is required.
• Proven expertise in translating business requirements into operating technologies.
• Deep knowledge and practice of Ericsson’s 3G RAN dimensioning, planning and optimization processes.
• Full knowledge of Ericsson’s RAN (Node-B, RNCs …) portfolio.
• Experience in RAN modernization and multi-technology Ericsson RAN equipment.
• Proven expertise in HSPA+ initial tuning and launching 3G RANs.
• Excellent knowledge of OSS Optimization tools, SHM, RNO, GPEH ...
• Excellent working experience with radio planning, drive test, and post-processing tools.
• Practical experience of working with Ericsson’s 3G radio counters and statistics.
• Excellent knowledge of telecom vendors, technologies, and trends.
• Initial tuning experience for 3G Network is a must
• 3G Core network experience is Plus

Skills

• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Friendly attitude and excellent team player.
• Strategic thinking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in English (oral and written).