Chibuzo - Baseband Engineer
What originally drew you to the company?
I joined Ericsson on the 2005 graduate scheme and my interest in the mobile communications made Ericsson an ideal place to work.
What projects have you worked on in your present job?
Feature Phone Development (HW support)
- Support for customers using our reference design to develop a product.
- Worked with a customer on their keypad and earphone implementations.
- Communication with the customer was via teleconferences and emails.
Platform Reference design development work
- Reference design preliminary work involving specification checks, Block diagram and Schematic design and review, PCB layout reviews.
- Verification of digital and analogue ASIC functionality to ensure full operability in line with design specifications and requirements.
Automated Test Development using LabView
Undertook a 3 week Secondment at the EMP facility in RTP, to learn about a new Platform
And what is your current project?
Reference design development for a new platform project.
What do you like most about the company?
Ericsson Mobile Platforms is a professional company and is a great place to learn. Training is given wherever possible and you can drive your own career. The cultural diversity of its people makes the work environment interesting.
What do you enjoy about your job?
And what’s the single best thing?
I work with a group of talented engineers who have lots of experience to tap into. There is a great team spirit within Ericsson which eases pressure. The single best thing? Flexible start time!
Are there resources or facilities that particularly impress you?
As expected, resources and facilities needed to carry out your job are provided and you can be sure that any issues you have will be addressed quickly.
Where would you like your job to take you? What are the possibilities?
Though it sounds like a cliché, the possibilities are truly endless. It is entirely up to you to drive your career.
What would you say to people thinking of applying?
Apply!
