Data Center Server Hardware Technician - Onsite

Unisys; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Unisys Corporation is seeking an experienced On-Site Service Engineer (OSE) to provide hands-on support for enterprise data center servers and hardware environments, including next-generation AI infrastructure. This is a hands-on server hardware and break/fix role in which you will diagnose, repair, replace, and maintain enterprise server hardware.

You will be successful by leveraging 3+ years of hands-on server experience, familiarity with Dell iDRAC/iLO, and strong fault-diagnosis skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise servers, data center hardware, or similar infrastructure.
• Direct, hands-on experience physically working on server hardware — installing, removing, diagnosing, repairing, or replacing server components.
• Experience troubleshooting and replacing components such as memory, CPUs, power supplies, storage, RAID/HBA, NICs, fans/cooling systems, PCIe components, or GPUs.
• Experience working with rack-mounted enterprise servers in a data center, field service, or customer environment.
• Strong understanding of server hardware architecture and troubleshooting methodology.
• Experience with hardware diagnostics, BIOS/firmware, and server management tools.
• Familiarity with Linux or similar operating systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently diagnose hardware issues.
• Comfortable working independently in a customer-facing environment.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical issues and resolutions to customers and internal teams.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., travel to customer sites, and support flexible/on-call schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support for Dell PowerEdge and other enterprise server hardware.
• Diagnose and resolve server hardware failures and system issues to minimize customer downtime.
• Perform hands-on hardware installation, removal, replacement, and repair, including memory, CPUs, power supplies, fans, hard drives, RAID/HBA, NICs, PCIe components, GPUs, and motherboard components.
• Rack-and-stack, server installation, cabling, component swaps, and hardware configuration.
• Troubleshoot issues involving server hardware, BIOS/firmware, operating systems, and hardware diagnostics.
• Perform firmware and BIOS updates and utilize server management tools such as Dell iDRAC or comparable platforms.
• Execute both reactive break/fix and preventive maintenance following established procedures.
• Troubleshoot and isolate hardware failures using documented diagnostic procedures and technical resources.
• Work directly with customers and internal technical teams during service events to communicate status, troubleshoot issues, and drive resolution.
• Accurately document service activities, hardware replacements, troubleshooting steps, and resolution details.
• Escalate complex technical issues when appropriate.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide extended coverage as required.

Skills

Hands-on server support

Physical hardware maintenance

Troubleshooting

Customer-facing

On-call travel readiness

Linux familiarity

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS

Tools

Dell iDRAC

iLO

Server management tools

Job description

Unisys Corporation is seeking an experienced On-Site Service Engineer (OSE) to provide hands-on support for enterprise data center servers and hardware environments, including next-generation AI infrastructure. This is a hands-on server hardware and break/fix role in which you will diagnose, repair, replace, and maintain enterprise server hardware.

You will be successful by leveraging 3+ years of hands-on server experience, familiarity with Dell iDRAC/iLO, and strong fault-diagnosis skills.