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Engineering Operations Technician (EOT), DCEO L3 at Amazon Web Services in Frankfurt, Germany

About This Data Centre Engineering Technician Job in Frankfurt

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is hiring a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician for its expanding Infrastructure Operations team in Frankfurt. This is a hands-on, shift-based technical role responsible for the electrical and mechanical equipment that keeps AWS data centers running, including UPS systems, switchgear, diesel generators, chillers, HVAC and transformers.

The role sits within AWS Infrastructure Services, the team responsible for the design, planning, delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, and involves daily equipment readings, troubleshooting, safety leadership, and supervising contractors or fellow technicians to keep facilities running to AWS’s operational standards.

About Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services is the world’s most broadly adopted cloud computing platform, operating data centers globally to support customers ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. AWS Infrastructure Services teams are responsible for keeping this physical infrastructure running safely and reliably around the clock.

Job Summary

Job Title	Engineering Operations Technician (EOT), DCEO L3
Company	Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Location	Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
Country	Germany
Employment Type	Full-time, shift-based (24×7 rotation where applicable)
Job Category	Data Center Engineering / Infrastructure Operations
Experience Level	Entry-to-mid level, hands-on technical role
Education	High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred
Salary	Not publicly specified by the employer.
Job Reference	Job ID 10491715
Source	amazon.jobs
Application Status	Open

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest safety standards and support remediation of safety risks across facility operations
• Operate and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment including UPS units, switchgear, diesel generators, chillers, HVAC and transformers
• Take daily operational readings of mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds and log-taking
• Supervise contractors or fellow Engineering Operations Technicians to ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance
• Drive continuous improvement of infrastructure procedures and policies against agreed performance metrics
• Lead root cause analysis for operational issues and coordinate with subject matter experts on mitigation strategies

Candidate Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a bachelor’s degree is a preferred, not required, qualification

Professional Experience

• Experience in data center engineering is preferred but not stated as mandatory

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory
• Knowledge of mechanical systems including HVAC and controls

Language Skills

• Not specified beyond fluent business English

Other Qualifications

• Willingness to work a 24×7 shift schedule where applicable
• Willingness to work at heights and from ladders, and perform physical tasks in a noisy environment with ear protection

Salary

Not publicly specified by the employer.

International Candidates

Candidates should independently verify work authorization, visa, and relocation requirements with the employer.

EU Job Hub Guidance: Data Centre Engineering Operations Technician role in Frankfurt

This is a hands-on, shift-based role in a data centre. Technicians keep power, cooling and equipment running and respond to faults. The work needs careful steps, safety awareness and calm under pressure. Employers like people with experience in electrical, mechanical or IT infrastructure. Describe any work with power systems, cooling or server hardware, and how you follow procedures when an alarm goes off.

Application and interview checklist

• Prepare a story about handling a fault or alarm under time pressure.
• Review basic electrical safety and how to read a technical manual.
• Be ready to talk about shift work and how you manage rest.
• Ask what the shift pattern is and how weekends are covered.
• Ask what training is given on the site’s equipment.

Before you move or commute

Frankfurt is a major European data centre hub, so similar roles exist with other employers, which helps you compare offers. Shift work can make public transport hard at night, so check how you would reach the site. Rents in Frankfurt are high, and many people live in nearby towns. Check the commute before you choose a place.

Check before you apply

Confirm the shift pattern, any physical requirements and the languages in the live listing.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted directly through Amazon’s careers portal, amazon.jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a university degree required for this role?

No — a high school diploma or equivalent is the stated minimum requirement; a bachelor’s degree is listed only as a preferred qualification.

What kind of equipment will I be working with?

The role covers electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure, including uninterruptable power supplies, switchgear, diesel generators, chillers, HVAC systems and transformers.

Does this role involve shift work?

Yes, the listing notes the role operates on a 24×7 schedule on a rotational basis where applicable.

Are there physical requirements for this job?

Yes — the listing specifies the role may involve working at heights, from ladders, performing physical tasks during shifts, and working in a noisy environment with ear protection.

Is prior data center experience required?

Prior data center engineering experience is listed as a preferred qualification rather than a strict requirement. Candidates with relevant electrical and mechanical knowledge are encouraged to apply.

What team does this role sit within?

The role sits within AWS Infrastructure Services, which owns the design, planning, delivery and operation of all AWS global data center infrastructure.

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