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Automation Engineer

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In short

Ericsson is seeking a New Graduate Automation Engineer to join their team in Plano, Texas. This hybrid role focuses on developing innovative automation solutions, AI-assisted operations, and data analytics to improve telecommunications network deployment and efficiency. The position offers an opportunity to apply modern software engineering, automation, and AI technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain automation solutions using Python.
  • Create tools to automate operational, engineering, and software delivery activities.
  • Develop scripts, APIs, integrations, and workflows.
  • Assist in developing AI-enabled workflows and intelligent automation solutions.
  • Explore practical uses of Large Language Models and prompt engineering.
  • Analyze operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Support software upgrade and deployment activities across customer networks.
  • Collaborate with technical leads to improve automated recovery capabilities.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and backlog refinement.
  • Create technical documentation and user guides.
  • Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Data Science, or a related STEM discipline.
  • 0-2 years of professional experience, including internships, co-ops, academic projects, capstone projects, or personal projects.
  • Foundational understanding of software development principles and object-oriented programming concepts.
  • Experience with Python programming through coursework, internships, research, or independent projects.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative technical environment.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Java, JavaScript, REST APIs, Git, code review, unit testing.
  • Experience with Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, workflow orchestration, infrastructure automation.
  • Experience with SQL, databases, data visualization, reporting tools, data analysis, operational metrics.
  • Experience with Prompt engineering, LLM-based applications, AI-assisted development tools, machine learning fundamentals, agentic AI concepts.
  • Experience with Linux, containers, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, AWS, GCP.
  • Experience with Wireless communications, LTE, 5G, network management, telecom software systems, O&M, configuration and troubleshooting.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range dependent on various factors.
  • Opportunity for an annual bonus based on business and individual performance.
  • Sales incentives as part of Ericsson’s Sales Incentive Plan.
  • Choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option with company credits towards premiums.
  • 401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution and a 4% match.
  • Company credits for basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and disability coverage.
  • Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year.
  • 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually.
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave.
  • Financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.
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Company

Ericsson

Job Posted

2 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Entry

Locations

Plano, United States

Qualification

Bachelor

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