Data Center Engineering Technician — 24/7 Uptime

Amazon Inc.; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to maintain and troubleshoot mission-critical facilities across AWS data centers.

You will work on standby generators, three-phase electrical systems, CRAC and cooling systems, and related equipment to ensure continuous operation and 99.999% uptime. Join a diverse team spanning software, hardware, and network engineering, with on-site support of contractors and a dynamic, safety‑conscious culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering required.
• Experience with data center infrastructure preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS).
• Assist in troubleshooting facility and rack-level events within SLA.
• Perform rack installs and decommissioning within SLA.
• Perform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Technical writing to support change management program.
• Monitor daily work requests and manage to resolution; execute projects end to end.
• On-site support of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors ensuring compliance with practices and local laws.

Skills

Relevant work experience

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Flexibility for shifts

Ladder and height work

Hand/dexterity

MS Office proficiency

Electrical & mechanical knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to maintain and troubleshoot mission-critical facilities across AWS data centers.

You will work on standby generators, three-phase electrical systems, CRAC and cooling systems, and related equipment to ensure continuous operation and 99.999% uptime. Join a diverse team spanning software, hardware, and network engineering, with on-site support of contractors and a dynamic, safety‑conscious culture.