Onsite Service Engineer/ Data Center

Job summary

Provide on-site technical support for enterprise server hardware, including installation, maintenance, and break/fix repairs. Diagnose and resolve hardware failures while ensuring accurate documentation of all service activities and customer communications.

Job details

What success looks like in this role: Unisys Corporation is seeking an experienced On-Site Service Engineer (OSE) to provide hands-on support for enterprise data center servers and hardware environments, including next-generation AI infrastructure. This is a hands-on server hardware and break/fix role. The successful candidate will have direct experience diagnosing, repairing, replacing, and maintaining enterprise server hardware in a data center, field service, or customer-facing environment. Prior AI experience is not required. Strong experience with enterprise servers and data center hardware is the priority. What You’ll Do Provide on-site technical support for Dell PowerEdge and other enterprise server hardware Diagnose and resolve server hardware failures and system issues to minimize customer downtime Perform hands-on hardware installation, removal, replacement, and repair, including: Memory/DIMMs CPUs/processors Power supplies Fans and cooling components Hard drives/SSDs RAID/HBA components NICs and other PCIe components GPUs and accelerator hardware Motherboards/system boards and other server components Perform rack-and-stack, server installation, cabling, component swaps, and hardware configuration Troubleshoot issues involving server hardware, BIOS/firmware, operating systems, and hardware diagnostics Perform firmware and BIOS updates and utilize server management tools such as Dell iDRAC or comparable platforms Execute both reactive break/fix and preventive maintenance following established procedures Troubleshoot and isolate hardware failures using documented diagnostic procedures and technical resources Work directly with customers and internal technical teams during service events to communicate status, troubleshoot issues, and drive resolution Accurately document service activities, hardware replacements, troubleshooting steps, and resolution details Escalate complex technical issues when appropriate Participate in on-call rotations and provide extended coverage as required You will be successful in this role if you have: 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise servers, data center hardware, or similar infrastructure Direct, hands-on experience physically working on server hardware — installing, removing, diagnosing, repairing, or replacing server components Experience troubleshooting and replacing components such as memory, CPUs, power supplies, storage, RAID/HBA, NICs, fans/cooling systems, PCIe components, or GPUs Experience working with rack-mounted enterprise servers in a data center, field service, or customer environment Strong understanding of server hardware architecture and troubleshooting methodology Experience with hardware diagnostics, BIOS/firmware, and server management tools Familiarity with Linux or similar operating systems Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently diagnose hardware issues Comfortable working independently in a customer-facing environment Ability to clearly communicate technical issues and resolutions to customers and internal teams Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., travel to customer sites, and support flexible/on-call schedules Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Dell PowerEdge servers Dell or other enterprise hardware certifications Experience with iDRAC, iLO, or comparable server management platforms Experience supporting GPU/AI server infrastructure Experience with data center operations, rack/stack, structured cabling, or server deployment Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field Important Note AI infrastructure experience is not required. Candidates with strong enterprise server and data center hardware experience who are willing to learn emerging AI platforms are encouraged to apply. #LI-SB2 Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law. This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers. If you are a US job seeker unable to review the job opportunities herein, or cannot otherwise complete your expression of interest, without additional assistance and would like to discuss a request for reasonable accommodation, please contact our Global Recruiting organization at GlobalRecruiting@unisys.com or alternatively Toll Free: 888-560-1782 (Prompt 4). US job seekers can find more information about Unisys’ EEO commitment here.

What you’ll do

Provide on-site technical support for enterprise server hardware, including installation, maintenance, and break/fix repairs. Diagnose and resolve hardware failures while ensuring accurate documentation of all service activities and customer communications.

Requirements

Requires 3+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise server hardware and data center infrastructure. Candidates must be comfortable with physical hardware components and possess strong troubleshooting skills for server environments.

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Hardware Diagnostics · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Linux · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Server hardware maintenance
• Data center operations
• Hardware diagnostics
• Dell PowerEdge
• BIOS/Firmware updates
• RAID/HBA configuration
• GPU installation
• Structured cabling
• Linux
• iDRAC
• Troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance
• Break/fix
• Rack-and-stack
• Hardware installation
• Technical documentation
• Hardware Configuration Management
• Medical History Documentation
• Data Center Hardware
• Technical Issues
• Lifting Ability
• Willingness To Learn
• Data Center Operations
• Server Infrastructure
• Artificial Intelligence
• Technical Support
• BIOS
• Management
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Operating Systems
• RAID
• Network Interface Controllers
• Hard Disk Drives
• Field Service Management
• Firmware
• Hardware Architecture
• Dell IDRAC
• Problem Solving
• PCI Express
• Structured Cabling
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
• Cooling Systems
• Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure

Job areas

• Technology
• Engineering
• Customer Service & Support
• Data Center Services Engineer
• Data Center Technician / Engineer
• Database Designers and Administrators
• Computer Occupations, All Other

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