Engineering Operation Technician

Job  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Join our dynamic team and become a critical guardian of technological infrastructure! As a Data Center Engineering Technician, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining the heartbeat of mission‑critical technology infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations that power global digital experiences.

Engineering Technicians are Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. You will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot Data Center Operation’s Mission Critical Facilities, including stand‑by diesel generators, fuel systems, three‑phase electrical systems (switch‑gear, UPSs, PDUs, wet‑cell batteries), CRAC units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers/water chemical systems, air handlers, pumps, and motors.

Note:

Amazon does not sponsor immigration visas, including H‑1B, TN, and other non‑immigrant visas for this role. A lump sum relocation stipend may be provided to eligible candidates.

• Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and availability.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS).
• Assist in troubleshooting facility and rack‑level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Perform rack installs and rack decommissioning within internal SLA.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM), troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Write technical documentation to support the change management program.
• Monitor daily work requests, manage them to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion.
• Provide on‑site support to contractors, sub‑contractors, and vendors, ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with established practices, procedures, and local legislation.

Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations: regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently; participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds; maintain balance while on a ladder; execute a variety of manual tasks (walking, hand/finger use, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, twisting, bending, working above shoulders, grasping, carrying, pushing, pulling); and work in an environment requiring ear protection.

• Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed.
• Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until the assigned facility becomes operational.
• Travel frequency may vary based on business needs and operational status of the assigned facility.
• Ability to travel over 50 miles or commute less than 50 miles to active data center sites as required by business needs.

• 1+ years of electrical or mechanical experience.
• 1+ years’ experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends.

• 2+ years of data center engineering experience.
• Technical training from military or trade school.
• Associate or higher education in a related field.

USA, Ohio, Hilliard – $32.00 – $57.00 USD hourly.

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Posted:
February 27, 2026 (Updated about 12 hours ago)