Data Center Facilities Technician

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Siemens EDA is a global technology leader in Electronic Design Automation software. Our software tools enable companies around the world to develop highly innovative electronic products faster and more cost-effectively. Our customers use our tools to push the boundaries of technology and physics to deliver better products in the increasingly complex world of chip, board, and system design.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the operation, maintenance, and projects of critical sites across assigned geographic locations.
- Monitor and track non-regional data center (RDC) kW utilization (power and cooling) and gather budget planning requests for the assigned region.
- Support the procurement, installation, and maintenance of non-RDC critical infrastructure (CI) in the assigned region.
- Maintain and manage critical infrastructure across data centers and specialized laboratory environments, ensuring uninterrupted operation of power distribution, cooling systems, and facilities’ critical infrastructure systems. Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
- Supervise routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and upgrades to optimize the performance and reliability of equipment.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders in non-critical site maintenance, operation, and emergency procedures.
- Act as the first responder for alarms and incidents in the assigned geographic region, diagnosing and resolving issues efficiently. Participate in the call-down list to provide 24/7 support for critical systems and emergencies.
- Develop Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) for events in the assigned geographic locations.
- Collaborate with external vendors for scheduled maintenance, repairs, and installations, and with internal stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- 3+5 years of practical experience in maintaining mechanical systems within data centers, specialized laboratory environments, or similar critical spaces.
- HVAC Technician Certification or equivalent preferred.
- Solid understanding of power distribution, network cabling systems, and facilities critical infrastructure systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration with teams and vendors.
- Familiarity with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools and environmental monitoring systems is advantageous.
- Willingness to travel occasionally and work flexible schedules as required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
This position will be subject to U.S. export control requirements under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment is contingent on either verifying the U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license.
Why us?
Working at Siemens Software means flexibility – Choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you’d expect from a world leader in industrial software.
A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We’re dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!
The salary range for this position is $82,900 to $149,200 and this role is eligible to earn incentive compensation. The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate’s work location as well as additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training. Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: www.benefitsquickstart.com. In addition, this position is eligible for time off in accordance with Company policies, including paid sick leave, paid parental leave, PTO (for non-exempt employees) or non-accrued flexible vacation (for exempt employees).
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