Mechanical Datacenter Technician

Nesco Data Center and Infrastructure is seeking a Data Center Engineer with Cooling Equipment expertise in Grand Rapids, MI

Job Title: Data Center Mechanical/Electrical Engineer (Cooling Systems)

Type: Contract (6 weeks to 6 months) with potential direct hire based on performance and synergy with client team.

Overview:
We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Engineer with a strong mechanical foundation, solid electrical skills, and a unique knack for diagnosing and repairing equipment . This role is for a premier data center cooling fabrication company that designs and installs custom-built cooling cabinets for mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate knows how to take apart, diagnose, and repair mechanical and low-voltage components — often independently — after receiving paid training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform installation and post-sale support for custom cooling cabinets in data centers.

• Independently diagnose, disassemble, repair, and reassemble mechanical and electrical components.

• Perform break-fix work on coils, fans, chilling hoses, and other cooling system hardware.

• Swap low-voltage parts and components as needed.

• Troubleshoot airflow and cooling performance issues.

• Work from mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, or verbal instructions.

• Maintain safety, compliance, and quality standards at all times.

• Travel to other data center sites as needed, particularly higher-volume locations.

• Attend initial training (3–5 days) at a designated facility, with all travel costs covered.

Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to work on coils, fans, and custom cooling hardware.

• Knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems and part-swapping procedures.

• Proven ability to diagnose and repair complex systems independently.

• Familiarity with data center cooling systems or commercial HVAC equipment preferred.

• Skilled with tools and mechanical disassembly/reassembly.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to travel for training and occasional site visits.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior work in data centers, critical facilities, or large-scale mechanical/electrical environments.

• Experience with custom-fabricated mechanical systems.

What We Offer:

• Paid training on customer-specific systems and processes.

• Involvement with cutting-edge, custom-built cooling technologies .

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