Junior Mechanical Engineer -Maintenance Team - Dutch Speaking

Location: Amsterdam

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Description

Are you practical, hands-on, and passionate about technology? Whether you've recently completed an MBO qualification, gained experience through an internship, or worked in a technical maintenance environment such as hotels, manufacturing, facilities management, utilities, or industrial sites, this could be an exciting opportunity to start or grow your career in the fast-growing world of data centres.

At Equinix, we provide the infrastructure that powers the digital world. We are looking for motivated Dutch-speaking engineers and technicians who enjoy solving problems, learning new skills, and working as part of a close-knit team.

What You'll Do

As a Critical Facility Engineer, you'll help maintain and improve the mechanical systems that keep our Amsterdam data centres operating safely and reliably.

You'll work on equipment such as

Cooling towers

Pumps and piping systems

Fans and ventilation systems

Cooling and chilled water systems

Other critical mechanical infrastructure

With support from experienced colleagues, you'll

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance

Learn how to diagnose and resolve equipment issues

Follow safety and operational procedures

Record completed work accurately in maintenance systems

Help identify improvements that increase reliability, efficiency, and safety

Work closely with fellow engineers, planners, and operational teams

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you are

Qualified to MBO Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Mechatronics, Installation Technology, or a similar technical field

A recent graduate, apprentice, or someone with practical maintenance experience

Curious, eager to learn, and willing to develop new technical skills

Comfortable working with tools and mechanical equipment

A team player who enjoys solving problems

Fluent in Dutch and comfortable communicating in English

Experience with refrigeration technology, STEK certification, or F-Gases is a plus, but not essential. If you have a solid technical foundation and the right attitude, we'll help you develop the rest.

Why Join Equinix?

Competitive salary based on experience

Structured training and development programme

Opportunity to build a long-term career in the data centre industry

Flexible working arrangements

27 days' holiday plus the option to purchase 3 additional days

Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Company Pension Plan

Subsidised on-site lunch (optional)

Ongoing investment in your professional growth and technical development

Work alongside experienced engineers in one of the world's leading digital infrastructure companies

Start Your Career with Equinix

You don't need years of data centre experience to be successful here. If you're technically minded, enjoy working with your hands, and want to build a career in a growing industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

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