Technician & Senior Technician - DWDM & SDH

eMinds

Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai

On-site

AED 60,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

eMinds in Abu Dhabi is looking for a DWDM SDH Technician to install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot optical transmission networks, ensuring high availability and optimal performance. The role emphasizes DWDM, SDH, OTN and related system components.

You will use OTDRs, power meters and fusion splicers, interpret fiber diagrams, and coordinate with NMS/EMS tools for proactive monitoring and issue resolution.

Qualifications

DWDM technology and SDH concepts required, including STM family basics.
Experience with OTDRs, power meters and fusion splicers preferred.
Knowledge of NMS/EMS tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Install, configure and maintain DWDM/SDH networks to ensure high availability.
Troubleshoot optical transmission systems and related hardware.
Read fiber diagrams and network schematics to support outages and maintenance.

Skills

DWDM technology

OTN

SDH hierarchy

Fiber diagrams

NMS/EMS

IP networking basics

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Telecommunications/Electronics

Tools

OTDR

Power meter

Fusion splicer

Job description

Role Summary

The DWDM SDH Technician is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of optical transmission networks, including DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) and SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) systems. The role ensures high network availability, performance, and reliability.

Required Skills

Strong understanding of DWDM technology, MUX/DEMUX, OTN, ROADM basics, SDH hierarchy, STM-1, STM-4, STM-16, etc.
Experience with optical tools: OTDR, power meter, fusion splicer.
Knowledge of alarm monitoring systems and NMS/EMS tools.
Basic understanding of IP networking (a plus).
Ability to read fiber diagrams and network schematics.

Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, or a related field.
Relevant certifications (preferred but not mandatory): Optical Networking / Transmission certifications, vendor-specific (Huawei, Nokia, Cisco, etc.).

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