Operations, IT, & Support Engineering

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician Intern to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team. This committed group works to maintain the critical physical infrastructure that supports Amazon Web Services. Specifically, this intern will work to ensure that the data center’s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operates at 100% availability while maintaining first‑class customer service to the teams and groups within the data centers. The Data Center Engineering Operations Technician Intern will assist with operating and maintaining all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center. The Intern serves as a technical resource to support Amazon within its owned and operated data centers. Data center equipment that supports mission‑critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. Our Interns are also tasked with driving innovation while reducing operational costs in the facilities. This role starts in January and February 2026, depending on school terms, and is a paid full‑time internship lasting 20 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Assist root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack‑level events within internal SLA.
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work.
• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Able to work a 12‑hour shift (rotating 3 to 4 day work weeks, may include night shifts).
• Utilize internal CMMS to manage building workflows and perform rack installations.

Other Requirements

• Walk job sites in uneven terrain.
• Work at heights and from ladders.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 18 kg unassisted and participate in group lifts for 50 lb or more.
• Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment.
• Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance.
• Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working.
• Perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired.
• Perform extended site rounds that could include long distances of walking and long periods of time being away from a desk.
• Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects.
• Push or pull heavy objects into position.
• Work in a noisy environment.
• Works shifts longer than 8 hours to support 24/7 operations (covering both night and day shifts).
• Work at depths, such as under raised floors.
• Work support could include travel to more than one site location (travel less than 25 % of time).

Basic Qualifications

• In pursuit of or obtained Bachelor’s Degree within a relevant field such as mechanical/electrical engineering.
• In pursuit of or obtained certification from a Technical/Trade school program (HVAC, electrician, facilities maintenance, or similar).
• English language proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment, displaying strong time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project or program management.
• Understanding of mechanical systems (Mechanical, HVAC systems, Controls).

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability or other legally protected status.