AUCKLAND BASED Onsite Service Engineer - AI Data Center

Dell Technologies
New Zealand
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior field engineers with data center experience who can provide hands-on technical support and collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3-6 years of data center support experience and a focus on hardware and software troubleshooting
    — “3 to 6 years of experience in technical support, field engineering, or data center support”
  • Individuals who can serve as trusted advisors and deliver technical guidance to enterprise clients
    — “Provide technical guidance and documentation while serving as a trusted advisor on Dell AI and data center infrastructure.”
  • Professionals with strong analytical skills for interpreting logs and performance data
    — “Strong ability to interpret system logs, diagnostic outputs, and performance data for troubleshooting and root cause analysis”

Things to consider

  • On-site work arrangement may require frequent travel and physical labor, including lifting up to 22kg
    — “Ability to lift and move equipment up to 22kgs”
  • The role demands a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for client site visits
    — “a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions in your resume and interviews
    — “Troubleshoot complex hardware, firmware, and software issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.”
  • Emphasize your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver reliable service improvements
    — “Collaborate with engineering and customer teams to resolve critical issues and validate firmware updates.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • provide on-site technical support
  • troubleshoot complex hardware, firmware, and software issues
  • perform root cause analysis
  • implement corrective actions
  • collaborate with engineering and customer teams
Typical background
3 to 6 years of experience in technical support, field engineering, or data center supportability to interpret system logsclear verbal and written communication skills

Skills & requirements

Required

AI Server SystemsHardwareFirmwareSoftwareTroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective MaintenanceCollaborationTechnical GuidanceDocumentation

Preferred

Dell Proven Professional CertificationComptia Network+/server+CCNAVmware VCPRhcsa/rhceITILKubernetes CKAEnterprise Data CenterStorageNetworkingVirtualizationLinuxCloud Environments

Stack & domain

AI Server SystemsHardware MaintenanceFirmware UpgradesSystem Health ChecksProactive Field Replacements (pfrs)TroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective ActionsCustomer SupportPreventive MaintenanceService ImprovementsTechnical DocumentationCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkCustomer FocusAdaptabilityTime ManagementTechnical GuidanceDell Proven Professional CertificationComptia Network+Comptia Server+CCNAVmware VCPRhcsa/rhceITILKubernetes CKAAIData CenterInfrastructureTechnical SupportField Engineering

About the role

Original posting from Dell Technologies

At Dell Technologies, we take pride in providing our customers with a quality of service that more than matches the quality of our products. Our On-Site Engineers (OSEs) play a critical role in supporting AI Server systems, providing hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and rapid recovery of Dell hardware and infrastructure solutions at customer locations. Working closely with customers and cross-functional teams, OSEs help ensure system uptime, reliability, and a high standard of service.

What you’ll achieve: 

As an On-Site Service Engineer, you will provide on-site technical expertise to maintain system availability, troubleshoot complex hardware, firmware, and software issues, and drive rapid recovery during critical outages. You will work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable support, preventive maintenance, and continuous service improvements.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as an Onsite Service Engineer on our team in Auckland.

You will: 

Provide on-site technical support for AI Data Center Infrastructure, ensuring system reliability and minimal downtime. Troubleshoot complex hardware, firmware, and software issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Perform corrective maintenance on AI Servers, including part replacements, firmware upgrades, system health checks, and Proactive Field Replacements (PFRs). Collaborate with engineering and customer teams to resolve critical issues and validate firmware updates. Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements to enhance service efficiency and system reliability. Provide technical guidance and documentation while serving as a trusted advisor on Dell AI and data center infrastructure. 

Take the first step towards your dream career 

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements 

3 to 6 years of experience in technical support, field engineering, or data center supportStrong ability to interpret system logs, diagnostic outputs, and performance data for troubleshooting and root cause analysisClear verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused, professional demeanourFlexibility to support overtime or alternative work schedules Ability to lift and move equipment up to 22kgs a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Desirable Requirements 

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Engineering, or a related fieldDell Proven Professional Certification, particularly Storage Technology Foundations, or other relevant Dell certificationsIndustry certifications such as CompTIA Network+/Server+, CCNA, VMware VCP, RHCSA/RHCE, ITIL, or Kubernetes CKA will be an added advantageExperience supporting enterprise data center, storage, networking, virtualization, Linux, or cloud environments will be an added advantage

Who We Are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.

Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

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Source: Dell Technologies careers

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