Liquid-Cooled Data Center Technician for AI/HPC Racks

WESCO; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco, a leading B2B distributor, is seeking a Data Center Technician in Virginia to support assembly, integration, testing and deployment prep of liquid-cooled data center rack solutions for AI, HPC, and enterprise environments.

You will perform hands‑on rack builds, install servers and networking gear, connect CDUs and manifolds, run tests, document results, and ensure safety and quality. Some travel to customer sites may be required (0–25%).

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Associate's/Bachelor's preferred.
• OSHA-10, ESD Certification, or liquid-cooling OEM certifications preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in data center operations, rack integration, manufacturing, hardware deployment, electrical assembly, mechanical assembly, or a related technical environment.
• Experience installing servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and rack infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, rack elevations, schematics, and work instructions.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with structured cabling, cable routing, labeling, and documentation practices.
• Familiarity with liquid‑cooling technologies including CDUs, manifolds, cold plates, hoses, and coolant distribution systems preferred.
• Experience supporting AI, HPC, GPU, or high‑density computing infrastructure preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to respond promptly to issues, provide updates, and expand when necessary.
• Fluent in English.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel 0%-25%.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Field Service or Data Center Technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble data center racks per drawings and requirements.
• Install servers, storage systems, network gear, and rack infra.
• Mount and secure equipment following quality standards.
• Install liquid-cooling components (CDUs, manifolds, hoses, cold plates).
• Support coolant filling, leak testing, and flow verification.
• Perform rack-level testing and FAT readiness.
• Document results and corrective actions.
• Travel 0–25% to support deployments.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Fluent English

Travel flexibility

Engineering drawings

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelors in technical discipline preferred

OSHA-10 certification

ESD Certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Testing equipment

Cable management tools

Job description

Wesco, a leading B2B distributor, is seeking a Data Center Technician in Virginia to support assembly, integration, testing and deployment prep of liquid-cooled data center rack solutions for AI, HPC, and enterprise environments.

You will perform hands‑on rack builds, install servers and networking gear, connect CDUs and manifolds, run tests, document results, and ensure safety and quality. Some travel to customer sites may be required (0–25%).