Engineering Operations Technician , Data Center

Amazon.com; Eskilstuna kommun; On-site; SEK 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team in Sweden. The role involves hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operation within mission-critical data centers.

You will perform routine rounds, monitor power and cooling systems, and coordinate with vendors to ensure uptime while supporting safety and compliance across Eskilstuna, Västerås, and Katrineholm facilities.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years knowledge of electrical theory and practical electrical systems.
• Experience with chillers, cooling systems, and backup generators.
• Valid EU driving license.

Responsibilities

• Follow and maintain the highest safety standards and promote a world‑class safety culture.
• Operate electrical and mechanical equipment including UPS, switchgear, ATS, diesel generators, chillers, HVAC, VFDs, and transformers.
• Troubleshoot events within SLAs and take daily readings of equipment temperatures, voltages, and currents.
• Supervise contractors performing servicing or preventive maintenance.
• Monitor alarms and systems to manage power, cooling, and fire suppression in the data center.
• Coordinate vendor work on-site to ensure uptime and smooth operations.

Skills

Electrical competencies

Mechanical infrastructure

EU driving license

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical/Mechanical engineering degree (preferred)

Job description

Engineering Operations Technician , Data Center

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
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 help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. (AIS tagline)
We are looking for a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team. Data Center Engineering Operations Technician is a hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operation responder. If you like to use apply your electrical and mechanical skills to solve problems, we’d like to meet you. Your work will help to maintain one of the world's largest information system infrastructures.

We are currently hiring Data Center Engineering Operations Technicians in our mission-critical data centers in multiple locations across Sweden: Eskilstuna, Västerås, and Katrineholm.

A valid driver's license is required for this role.

Key job responsibilities

SAFETY

Follow and maintain the highest safety standards and diligently encourage a world-class safety culture. As a facility owner team, ensure remediation of safety risks/issues in conjunction with other teams. Own the safety initiatives and projects to foster strong safety culture.

ENGINEERING & FACILITY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

Operational experience and familiarity with electrical and mechanical equipment, including Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS’s), Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS's), Diesel Generators, Chillers, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC), Exhaust Fans, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's), and Transformers.

• Troubleshoot events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds/log-taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.)
• Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance

Physical requirements

• Manual handling and lifting of equipment may be required (weight limits in accordance with regulations).
• Ability to work shifts (morning, late and night)
• On-call rotation reaction to off-duty emergency calls (if applicable)
• Work at heights and from ladders; in a noisy environment with ear protection
• Perform physical tasks during the shift

A day in the life

• Monitoring alarms and systems that manage power, cooling, and fire suppression in the data center.
• Coordinating vendor work on-site to ensure equipment is maintained and uptime is preserved.
• Supporting other teams and sites during events and planned works.
• Handling rack installations and powering up equipment.
• Monitoring and facilitating the handover of new equipment.
• Sharing knowledge and supporting new team members.
• Participating in event response drills.

About the team

At AWS, we value diverse experiences. Even if you don’t meet all of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. We welcome candidates from all career paths, regardless of your professional journey.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and widely adopted cloud platform. Our innovation in cloud computing continues, which is why customers ranging from startups to Global 500 companies rely on AWS to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

At AWS, we embrace inclusion and diversity. Our employee-led affinity groups promote a welcoming environment that celebrates differences. Through ongoing events and learning opportunities like Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and our AmazeCon conferences, we strive to continuously foster a culture of inclusion.

Mentorship and Career Growth

AWS is committed to raising the bar in performance and employee development. We provide extensive knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to help you grow professionally.

Work-Life Balance

We believe in a healthy work-life balance and flexible working environments. AWS supports your well-being both at work and at home, allowing you to thrive in both areas.

Basic Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma
• 1 to 4 years of Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory; generic mechanical room infrastructure such as chillers, cooler units, and fan controls; backup generator systems
• Valid EU driving license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline + Professional Certification in Electrical, Mechanical or Controls engineering.
• Experience in operations of critical facilities (Heavy Industry or Data Centers) which require in-depth knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and control systems and Data Center engineering experience.

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