Equinix is looking for a Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer to serve as the technical backbone for reliable operation of critical infrastructure at a modern European data center. You will be responsible for ensuring all electrical and/or mechanical systems are always available, compliant, and optimally operated.
What You'll Do
- Operate, maintain, and optimize critical electrical and/or mechanical facilities in the data center.
- Perform complex inspections, measurements, tests, and safety-relevant checks.
- Conduct expert fault diagnosis including root cause analyses and sustainable solution approaches.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute work on power distributions, UPS systems, generators, or cooling, pressure, and control circuits.
- Execute and evaluate BMS tests, alarm chains, simulations, and failover scenarios.
- Provide technical support for modernization, retrofit, and energy efficiency projects.
- Provide technical leadership, coaching, and support for Level 2/3/4 technicians.
- Take responsibility for technical documentation, legal requirements, audits, and compliance.
What We're Looking For
- Completed technical training in electrical or mechanical field (e.g., electrician, mechatronics technician, plant mechanic, refrigeration/air conditioning technician).
- Several years of experience operating critical infrastructure (e.g., data center, industry, energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing).
- Solid knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical systems, ideally in high-availability environments.
- Safe handling of relevant regulations, standards, and safety requirements.
- Structured, responsible way of working and pronounced safety awareness.
- Willingness to take responsibility and share knowledge.
Nice to Have
- Master or technician degree desirable.
Technical Stack
- Medium and low voltage systems, UPS, generators
- Refrigeration and climate systems (Chiller, Free-Cooling, CRAH/CRAC)
- Sensor technology, measurement/control/regulation technology
- BMS/EMS systems
- Redundant, high-availability infrastructure according to data center standards
Team & Environment
Work with experienced engineers and international experts.
Benefits & Compensation
- Technical development through manufacturer and system-specific certifications.
- Training on new technologies, regulations, and energy efficiency.
- Access to global engineering communities and best practices.
- Structured development and career paths in the Critical Facilities environment.
- Attractive compensation, bonus, and stock savings programs.
Work Mode
This role is onsite at the FR2 data center location.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
