Junior Mechanical Engineer, Data Centre Maintenance (Dutch)

Equinix; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Structured training and development

Long-term career in data centre sector

Flexible working arrangements

27 days' holiday + 3 days option to购买

Stock Purchase Plan

Company Pension Plan

Subsidised on-site lunch

Ongoing professional growth

Job summary

Equinix Amsterdam seeks practical, hands-on Mechanical Engineers/Technicians to maintain and improve critical cooling and mechanical systems in our data centres. You will handle equipment like cooling towers, pumps, piping, fans, and chilled water systems, performing preventive and corrective maintenance while learning from experienced colleagues.

We welcome Dutch-speaking graduates or practitioners who are curious, eager to learn, and comfortable communicating in English.

Qualifications

• MBO Level 3/4 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Mechatronics, Installation Technology or similar.
• Recent graduate, apprentice, or practical maintenance experience accepted.
• Curious, eager to learn and willing to develop new technical skills.
• Comfortable working with tools and mechanical equipment.
• A team player who enjoys solving problems, fluent in Dutch and able to communicate in English.
• Experience with refrigeration tech, STEK certification, or F-Gases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve mechanical systems in Amsterdam data centres.
• Work on equipment: cooling towers, pumps, piping, fans/ventilation, cooling/chilled water systems, and other critical infrastructure.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and diagnose equipment issues.
• Follow safety and operational procedures and record work in maintenance systems.
• Identify improvements to increase reliability, efficiency and safety; collaborate with engineers, planners and operations.

Skills

Team player

Problem solving

Willing to learn

Hands-on

Fluent Dutch & English

Education

MBO Level 3/4 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Equinix Amsterdam seeks practical, hands-on Mechanical Engineers/Technicians to maintain and improve critical cooling and mechanical systems in our data centres. You will handle equipment like cooling towers, pumps, piping, fans, and chilled water systems, performing preventive and corrective maintenance while learning from experienced colleagues.

We welcome Dutch-speaking graduates or practitioners who are curious, eager to learn, and comfortable communicating in English.