Data Center Field Engineer – Critical Infrastructure

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to safeguard mission‑critical facility systems.

You will monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/safety equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot issues to keep 24/7 uptime. This hands‑on role requires travel between sites, willingness to work long shifts, and the ability to read technical documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment.
• Monitor BMS/EPMS systems and assist in fault troubleshooting within SLAs.
• Perform rack installs/decommissioning and preventive maintenance.
• Provide technical writing to support change management.
• On-site support of contractors and vendors per established practices.

Skills

2+ years experience

Microsoft Office

Flexible schedule (nights/weekends)

Hands-on troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree or vocational/technical training

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to safeguard mission‑critical facility systems.

You will monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/safety equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot issues to keep 24/7 uptime. This hands‑on role requires travel between sites, willingness to work long shifts, and the ability to read technical documentation.