Service Engineer

Ampcus Inc; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. is seeking an experienced On-Site Service Engineer to provide hands-on support for enterprise data center servers and AI infrastructure.

You will diagnose, repair, and maintain server hardware in a customer-facing environment, with a focus on minimizing downtime and ensuring system reliability. The role requires hands-on hardware work, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to communicate technical issues clearly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise servers and data center hardware.
• Experience diagnosing, repairing, and replacing server components in data center or field service environments.
• Familiarity with Linux or Linux-like operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support for enterprise server hardware.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware failures to minimize downtime.
• Perform hardware installation, removal, and replacement of components (RAM, CPUs, power supplies, drives, GPUs).
• Troubleshoot BIOS/firmware and OS issues using documented procedures.
• Document service actions and communicate status with the client team.
• Participate in on-call rotations and weekly client touchpoints.

Skills

Hands-on server hardware

Linux knowledge

Customer-facing communication

Troubleshooting

On-call readiness

Education

Associate/Bachelor's in IT or CS

Tools

iDRAC

Server management tools

RAID/HBA repair

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title:

Service Engineer

Location(s):

Memphis, TN

Job Summary

The client 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. The successful candidate will have direct experience diagnosing, repairing, replacing, and maintaining enterprise server hardware in a data center, field service, or customer-facing environment. Prior AI experience is not required. Strong experience with enterprise servers and data center hardware is the priority.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support for 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/DIMMs
• CPUs/processors
• Power supplies
• Fans and cooling components
• Hard drives/SSDs
• RAID/HBA components
• NICs and other PCIe components
• GPUs and accelerator hardware
• Motherboards/system boards and other server components
• Perform 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 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.
• Attend weekly touchpoint calls with the client team.

Required 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, including 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. and support flexible/on-call schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting PowerEdge servers.
• Enterprise hardware certifications.
• Experience with iDRAC, iLO, or comparable server management platforms.
• Experience supporting GPU/AI server infrastructure.
• Experience with data center operations, rack/stack, structured cabling, or server deployment.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.

Additional Information

• AI infrastructure experience is not required. Candidates with strong enterprise server and data center hardware experience who are willing to learn emerging AI platforms are encouraged to apply.
• Citizenship Requirement: US Citizenship Required.

Work Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM; occasional support for different shift hours and on-call coverage.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.