Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Operations Traineeship, AWS (UAE National Only)

Amazon; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud services provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician intern. Candidates should be UAE Nationals, recently graduated in Mechanical or Electrical engineering, and possess strong teamwork and communication skills. The internship lasts 6 months with full-time hours. Gain practical experience in maintaining critical systems and equipment while working alongside experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• UAE National with family book.
• Recently graduated or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Required experience: Intern.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and operating mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Support root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Help troubleshoot facility and rack-level events.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Good time-management and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or relevant technical/trade school program

Job description

Programme Details

• Duration: 6 months full‑time (40 hours/week)
• Schedule: Standard Monday‑Friday day schedule

The programme provides exposure to the skills required for a future full‑time Data Center Engineering Operations Technician role. Please note that a full‑time role may involve shifts, weekends and on‑call rotations. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and operating mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Support root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Help troubleshoot facility and rack‑level events within internal SLAs.
• Take daily operational readings of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Use our internal CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to manage workflows.
• Work alongside third‑party vendors and contractors onsite.
• Work with equipment that supports mission‑critical servers including, but not limited to:
  • Diesel generators
  • Switchgear
  • UPSs
  • PDUs
  • Air‑handling units
  • Chillers
  • Cooling towers
  • Pumps
  • Motors
  • VFDs
  • Building automation systems

Physical Requirements

• Working at heights and from ladders.
• Regularly lifting/moving up to 22 kg (49 lbs) unassisted and participating in group lifts for heavier loads.
• Using hands to handle and manipulate small tools, wires and objects.

About the Team

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.

About AWS

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centres and all of the servers, storage, networking, power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on.

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed, we encourage candidates to apply.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes them unique.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We continuously raise our performance bar and offer knowledge‑sharing mentorship and career‑advancing resources.

Work/Life Balance

We value work‑life harmony and strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.

Qualifications

• UAE National with family book.
• Recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) OR a recent graduate from a technical/trade school program (HVAC electrician, facilities maintenance or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good time‑management and organizational skills.
• Required experience: Intern.