Unisys Corporation

On-Site Service Engineer - Data Center/ Server Hardware

Unisys Corporation$80K — $95K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise servers or data center hardware
  • Direct experience diagnosing and repairing server hardware
  • Familiarity with components like memory, CPUs, and power supplies
  • Experience with rack-mounted enterprise servers in various environments
  • Strong understanding of server hardware architecture and troubleshooting methods
  • Knowledge of BIOS/firmware and server management tools
  • Comfortable working with Linux or similar operating systems
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and clear communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site technical support for enterprise server hardware
  • Diagnose and resolve server hardware failures to minimize downtime
  • Perform hands-on installation, removal, and repair of server components
  • Conduct rack-and-stack and hardware configuration tasks
  • Troubleshoot server hardware, BIOS, firmware, and diagnostics
  • Update firmware and use server management tools like Dell iDRAC
  • Execute both reactive and preventive maintenance measures
  • Communicate with customers and internal teams to drive issue resolution

Benefits

  • Flexible on-call schedule and potential travel to customer sites
  • Opportunity to work directly with enterprise technology in a variety of settings
  • Gain exposure to emerging AI platforms despite no prior experience required
  • Access to training programs for certifying in enterprise hardware technology
Full Job Description

What success looks like in this role:

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:

What You Bring – Required

  • 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.

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This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology.  Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

About Unisys Corporation

Unisys Corporation is an American information technology company that provides a wide range of IT services, software, and technology solutions to businesses and governments around the world. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Unisys Corporation has operations in more than 100 countries and employs approximately 20,000 people. The company's products and services include cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, digital workplace services, and more. Unisys Corporation is committed to helping its clients achieve their business goals through innovative technology solutions.
Learn more about Unisys Corporation
Size
16,300 employees
Market Cap
$311.1 million
Industry
Net Income
$750.7 million
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
-6.1%
Revenue
$2 billion
NASDAQ

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