Data Center Engineering Operations - 2027 Internship

Description

Want to be part of the team that keeps the world's largest cloud running? As a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician Intern at Amazon Web Services (AWS), you will get hands-on experience maintaining the critical electrical, mechanical, and safety systems inside Amazon's data centers — and your work will directly impact millions of customers worldwide.

This internship is designed as a potential pathway to full-time employment. Interns who demonstrate strong performance throughout their internship may be considered for a full-time Engineering Operations Technician position, subject to available roles and business needs.

Who Should Apply

This internship is for students in the final year of a Bachelor's degree or vocational training programme in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, graduating in 2027/2028.

About the Role

As an intern, you will join the Infrastructure Operations team and work to ensure that the data center's mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems operate at 100% availability while maintaining first-class customer service to the teams and groups within the data centers.

The Engineering Operations team is Amazon's front-line responders for hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations. You will work with equipment that supports mission-critical servers and must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. This equipment includes, but is not limited to:

• Stand-by diesel generators and switchgear

• Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs) and Power Distribution Units (PDUs)

• Air Handling Units (AHUs), chillers, and cooling towers

• Chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

• Building automation systems

• Fire and life safety equipment

You will also help drive innovation while reducing operational costs in the facilities — your fresh perspective matters.

What You Will Do

• Maintain mechanical and electrical equipment

• Assist with root cause analysis of equipment failures

• Troubleshoot facility and rack-level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

• Ensure all safety procedures are followed while performing work

• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment

• Use internal Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to manage building workflows and perform rack installations

• Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment, and reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures

Physical Requirements

This role involves physical activity, including:

• Walking job sites on uneven terrain, including extended site rounds that may involve long distances

• Using hands to manipulate small wires and objects

• Pushing or pulling heavy objects into position

• Working in a noisy environment

If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation during the application or hiring process, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

Internship Structure

Internship start dates are in January or February 2027, depending on school terms. This is a paid, full-time internship lasting 20 consecutive weeks. This position requires the intern to report to work on site daily.

This role operates on a 12-hour rotating shift pattern (rotating three to four day work weeks), which may include both day and night shifts. Work support could include occasional travel to more than one site location (less than 25% of the time).

Please note that full-time Engineering Operations Technician roles also operate on a rotating shift pattern, which may include days, nights, weekends, and public holidays. Candidates should be willing and able to commit to shift work during the internship and upon transitioning to a full-time position.

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed below, we encourage you to apply. If your career is just starting, has not followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, do not let that stop you from applying.

Your Career at Amazon — A Universe of Opportunity

At Amazon, your career is not a straight path. It is a journey you build as you go.

From your first day as an intern, you will own real work that matters. You will troubleshoot and maintain the systems that keep AWS running for millions of customers. Your mentors and teammates will champion your growth, helping you build skills you did not know existed — and you will see your work come to life at massive scale.

Impact.

Your work shapes the infrastructure that millions of customers rely on every day. From cloud computing to artificial intelligence, the systems you maintain power it all.

Action.

You will move fast, experiment, and learn by doing. Your ideas do not get stuck in approval chains — they get tested, refined, and put into practice.

Curiosity.

Every project teaches you something new. You will apply what you learned in the classroom to real challenges and explore different teams, technologies, and career paths within Amazon.

Mentorship and career growth.

You will start with structured onboarding and get paired with experienced mentors. Our team is dedicated to supporting new members in an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing. Projects and tasks are assigned in a way that leverages your strengths and helps you further develop your skill set. Your journey here is yours to shape.

About the team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We are the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on.

You will join a diverse team of engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You will collaborate with people across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.

Basic Qualifications

• In the last year of study, graduating in 2027

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to work well with others in a team environment, with strong time management skills

• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including potential night shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• Driving license and access to own vehicle

• Knowledge of mechanical systems (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems, controls)

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.