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Engineering Operations Technician, Data Center, DCEO

Job in Zürich, 8058, Zurich, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland
Listing for: Amazon
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30000 - 80000 CHF Yearly CHF 30000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Zürich

We are looking for a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team. Data Center Engineering Operations Technician is a hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operation responder. If you like to use your electrical and mechanical skills to solve problems, we’d like to meet you. Your work will help to maintain one of the world’s largest information system infrastructures.

Key Responsibilities
  • On‑site management of contractors, sub‑contractors and vendors, ensuring that work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation.
  • Maintain performance benchmarks, & prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility infrastructure operations & maintenance.
  • Generate Change Management requests & Incident Management tickets as directed.
  • Learn and contribute to documentation relevant to business & facility operations.
  • Assist with rack installation and the provision of power/cooling.
  • Become involved with routine maintenance and emergency services on critical systems such as switch gear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, cooling equipment, building monitoring systems, etc.
  • Assist and learn about the design, implementation, commissioning and build out of new facilities.
  • Assist with the management of facility assets.
  • Participate in Construction & Operational Meetings as required.
  • Assist with Work Order compliance and review of contractual SLAs.
  • Interface with Infra Ops teams for day‑to‑day operational requirements.
  • Assist in the resolution of any infrastructure engineering or services issue.
  • Delivery of exceptional customer service and satisfaction.
  • Meet daily hours of operations, shift and on‑call requirements for response during shift rotations.
A Day in the Life
  • Monitoring alarms and systems that manage power, cooling, and fire suppression in the data center.
  • Coordinating vendor work on‑site to ensure equipment is maintained and uptime is preserved.
  • Supporting other teams and sites during events and planned works.
  • Handling rack installations and powering up equipment.
  • Monitoring and facilitating the handover of new equipment.
  • Sharing knowledge and supporting new team members.
  • Participating in event response drills.
About the Team & Qualifications
  • Technical diploma (Military/Trade School) or similar experience.
  • 2+ years of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire system experience in a critical infrastructure, ideally within Data Center operations.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritize in complex, fast‑paced environment.
  • Eagerness to learn, motivated, self‑starter.
  • Good communication and coordination skills.
  • Must be able to participate in on‑call rotation, and work overtime when required.
  • Experience in Data Center Operations.
  • Degree or certifications in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.
  • Certified for Electrical Switching in Switzerland.
  • German speaking.

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