Support Technician jobs in Germany

As a member of the AWS Support team for ESC you will be at the forefront of this transformational technology, assisting a global list of companies and developers that are taking advantage of a growing set of services and features to run their mission-critical applications in ESC. Proficiency in oral and written communication skills in German & English Language is a requirement. As a Cloud Support Engineer, you will act as the ‘Cloud Ambassador’ across all the cloud products, arming our customers with required tools & tactics to get the most out of their Product and Support investment. For more information on ESC please check out our blog: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/in-the-works-aws-european-sovereign-cloud/Eligibility requirements:
* Fluency in written and spoken German and English is required.
* Successful applicants must have the legal right to work in Germany
* Amazon will provide relocation support for successful applicants relocating within the European Union.
* This position involves On-call responsibility.Key job responsibilities
This role requires the flexibility to work 5 days a week (occasionally on weekends) on a rotational basis.A day in the lifeAbout the team
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This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state
Excellent Oral/Written communication skill in the English and German language and a bachelor’s degree in Information Science / Information Technology, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field OR equivalent 6 + months experience in a technical position
Knowledge or experience with troubleshooting OS issues and knowledge or experience of the networking OSI model and knowledge or experience analysing, troubleshooting, and providing solutions for technical issues

Responsibilities:
- You will assist in the operation, and maintenance of all electrical,mechanical, and HVAC equipment within the Data Center/Facility.
- You will assist in maintenance and monitoring of all Data Center systems to include incidents/events, problems, changes, monitoring, problem escalation/notification/resolution and all other aspects of Data Center support.
- You will monitor and troubleshoot of all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems,voice/data, chiller systems and generators.
- You will provide assistance to contractor or data center engineer to ensure proper operation and maintenance of all facility equipment covered under level I plus areas in which they are certified such as making and running fiber optic, electrical certification, HVAC repair (training/certification), UPS and or generator certifications and training.
- You will provide assistance to contractor or data center engineer to deploy new equipment, such as, building racks, cabling, and other tasks as necessary.
- You will responds to internal Rack customer maintenance, repair and additions/expansion requests through the ticketing system,
- You will perform site walkthroughs to verify proper operation of Facility Equipment and Monitoring Systems.
- You will maintain changes in state in Mission Critical infrastructure in support of corrective/ preventive maintenance.
- You will review the Test quality, performance, safety, and reliability of products, equipment, processes.Key job responsibilities
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
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AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
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We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance

- You have received a technical (Military/ Trade School) training and/or have similar experience in that field.
- You will have such electrical qualification(s) as are necessary to operate Low Voltage equipment in accordance with applicable German regulations (Elektrofachkraft).
- You have several years of relevant work experience, ideally within Data Center operations.
- This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state.

- You have several years of working within a data center.
- You have an associates or Bachelor’s degree in applicable engineering field or mechanical or electrical trades.
- Certified electrician as per German regulations.

The Data Center Engineering Operations Technician (EOT) is responsible for delivery of best practice systems and problem resolution on all data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure (UPS, MV electrical systems, generators, cooling systems etc.) within the data center environment in a specific location. The role requires a highly driven, self-managed individual who demonstrates initiative and proactively seeks solutions to complex technical problems. This position requires frequent site interventions, critical switching activities, along with troubleshooting and fixing infrastructure issues. The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a ‘hands on’ capacity on Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) infrastructure such as diesel generators, switchgear, UPS’s, PDU’s, AHU’s, fire detection systems and building automation systems. You will report to the Data Center Engineering Operations Manager.A day in the life
· Setting and maintaining the highest standards for safety and actively promoting a world-class safety culture in all aspects of operational procedure
· Driving continuous improvement efforts on infrastructure through standardization of procedures and policies, while delivering performance against agreed metrics· Collaborating effectively with internal & external stakeholders to deliver operational excellence for all AWS customers
· Responsible for ensuring that the preventive maintenance of site-critical facility infrastructure is planned and executed to the highest standards, in accordance to AWS procedures
· In charge of facility monitoring & supervision (via BMS, PMS, Walkthrough...etc.)
· Participation in the successful delivery of build-out and retrofit of Data Center infrastructure
· Ensuring organizational capability to react & respond appropriately to any potential customer-impacting event on any component of electrical or mechanical infrastructure.
· Reviewing incident reports, documenting periodic trend summaries, and providing updates and recommended actions to management
· Draft, update & maintain method statements, standard operating procedures, emergency response procedures, preventive maintenance programs, and all technical documentation pertaining to DCEOPhysical Requirements:
· Work on a 24x7 schedule (where applicable)
· Work at heights and from ladders.
· Perform physical tasks during the shift
· Work in a noisy environment with ear protection
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life Balance
“Work/Life Balance
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

- High school or equivalent diploma
- Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory
- This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state

- Experience in data center engineering
- Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical, HVAC systems, Controls)
- Proficient in German - B2

The Data Center Engineering Operations Technician (EOT) is responsible for delivery of best practice systems and problem resolution on all data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure (UPS, MV electrical systems, generators, cooling systems etc.) within the data center environment in a specific location. The role requires a highly driven, self-managed individual who demonstrates initiative and proactively seeks solutions to complex technical problems. This position requires frequent site interventions, critical switching activities, along with troubleshooting and fixing infrastructure issues. The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a ‘hands on’ capacity on Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) infrastructure such as diesel generators, switchgear, UPS’s, PDU’s, AHU’s, fire detection systems and building automation systems. You will report to the Data Center Engineering Operations Manager.A day in the life
· Setting and maintaining the highest standards for safety and actively promoting a world-class safety culture in all aspects of operational procedure
· Driving continuous improvement efforts on infrastructure through standardization of procedures and policies, while delivering performance against agreed metrics· Collaborating effectively with internal & external stakeholders to deliver operational excellence for all AWS customers
· Responsible for ensuring that the preventive maintenance of site-critical facility infrastructure is planned and executed to the highest standards, in accordance to AWS procedures
· In charge of facility monitoring & supervision (via BMS, PMS, Walkthrough...etc.)
· Participation in the successful delivery of build-out and retrofit of Data Center infrastructure
· Ensuring organizational capability to react & respond appropriately to any potential customer-impacting event on any component of electrical or mechanical infrastructure.
· Reviewing incident reports, documenting periodic trend summaries, and providing updates and recommended actions to management
· Draft, update & maintain method statements, standard operating procedures, emergency response procedures, preventive maintenance programs, and all technical documentation pertaining to DCEOPhysical Requirements:
· Work on a 24x7 schedule (where applicable)
· Work at heights and from ladders.
· Perform physical tasks during the shift
· Work in a noisy environment with ear protection
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life Balance
“Work/Life BalanceYou’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

- High school or equivalent diploma
- Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory

- Experience in data center engineering
- Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical, HVAC systems, Controls)