Data Center Technician Internship 2027

About the role

This 3‑month, full‑time internship at an Amazon Web Services data centre offers hands‑on experience maintaining high‑density server infrastructure. Interns work on‑site, supporting hardware and network operations that keep AWS services running for millions of customers.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair server hardware components such as motherboards, CPUs, RAM, GPUs, SSDs and HDDs.
• Resolve networking issues including link‑down events, optics and switch replacements.
• Replace media and perform regular hardware repairs under guidance of experienced technicians.
• Document work, create installation procedures and interact with third‑party vendors on site.

Required profile

• Final‑year bachelor’s student in IT, computer hardware repair or a related technical field, graduating by the end of the internship.
• Valid driving licence and personal transportation for daily commute to a remote data‑centre site.
• Professional English proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work well in a team, manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of computer hardware components (motherboards, CPUs, RAM, GPUs, storage devices).
• Fundamental understanding of Linux and networking concepts.
• Experience using ticketing systems to track and resolve issues.