Join a leading global hyperscale cloud and technology organisation as a Data Center Technician in Osaka, supporting the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and decommissioning of enterprise computing infrastructure.

This contract opportunity offers hands-on exposure to GPU servers, high-performance computing (HPC), AI infrastructure, enterprise storage, networking hardware and hyperscale data centre operations.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day physical operation of critical data centre equipment, ensuring that server, storage and networking systems are installed, maintained and supported according to technical and operational requirements.

A particular focus of the position is working with high-density computing infrastructure, including multi-GPU server platforms, HPC nodes and AI/machine learning accelerator clusters.

You will install, configure, test, repair and replace enterprise hardware, applying structured technical procedures to maintain reliable and efficient infrastructure operations.

The role involves working with rack-mounted servers, CPUs, GPUs, PCIe components, enterprise chassis and high-density compute nodes, requiring a practical understanding of computer hardware architecture.

You will also support the physical infrastructure needed for high-performance computing, including high-density power distribution and advanced cooling components.

This includes exposure to liquid-cooling manifolds, quick-disconnect fittings, heat pipes and chassis cooling loops, alongside standard data centre power and cooling practices.

Networking infrastructure is another important part of the role. You will route, label, organise and test fibre-optic and copper cabling, including high-speed optical connections and enterprise network interfaces.

When technical incidents occur, you will investigate hardware failures, GPU bus errors, PCIe link issues, thermal throttling and system boot problems using onboard diagnostics and command-line tools.

You will work closely with remote systems, network and infrastructure engineering teams, acting as their on-site technical representative to perform hardware troubleshooting, component replacement and escalations.

In addition to maintenance and troubleshooting, you will support physical site audits, asset tracking, equipment de-installation and secure data sanitisation or drive destruction procedures.

The role requires a disciplined approach to operational safety, equipment handling, documentation, technical accuracy and compliance within a high-density data centre environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Data Center Technician, Data Centre Engineer, Server Hardware Technician or Infrastructure Support Technician seeking practical experience with advanced GPU computing and AI infrastructure at a globally recognised technology company.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, test, maintain and repair rack-mounted enterprise servers, multi-GPU systems and high-density compute nodes.
Support the deployment and maintenance of high-performance computing (HPC) nodes and AI/ML accelerator clusters.
Perform hardware troubleshooting and component replacement across server, storage and networking infrastructure.
Manage and maintain high-density power and cooling components, including liquid-cooling manifolds, quick-disconnect fittings, heat pipes and chassis cooling loops.
Mount, secure and cable enterprise server chassis within high-density data centre racks, following structured technical specifications.
Route, label, organise and test network cabling, maintaining accurate and consistent cabling standards.
Work with high-speed optical connections and transceivers, including MPO/MTP, QSFP-DD and OSFP technologies.
Install and test copper network connections, including Cat6A and Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cabling.
Investigate hardware faults, PCIe link degradation, GPU bus errors, thermal throttling and boot failures using diagnostic tools.
Use Linux/Unix command-line environments and onboard hardware diagnostics to support troubleshooting and fault isolation.
Collaborate with remote systems, network and infrastructure engineers on break/fix activities, hardware investigations and technical escalations.
Support physical data centre audits, equipment inventories and IT asset tracking.
Perform server de-installations, equipment decommissioning and secure data sanitisation or drive destruction workflows.
Follow established data centre safety procedures, operational standards and compliance requirements.
Maintain accurate communication and technical documentation to support effective collaboration with local and remote engineering teams.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

1-3+ years of hands-on experience as a data centre technician, colocation technician, enterprise laboratory technician or in a comparable infrastructure hardware role.
Solid understanding of computer architecture, including CPUs, GPUs, PCIe lanes, PCIe switches and related hardware components.
Practical experience with server hardware installation, maintenance, troubleshooting or component replacement.
Proficiency with command-line diagnostic tools and basic Linux/Unix CLI environments.
Hands-on familiarity with fibre-optic cabling, optical transceivers and optical testing tools.
Understanding of data centre power and cooling fundamentals, including hot-aisle and cold-aisle containment.
Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase power, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and rack Power Distribution Units (PDUs).
Ability to follow structured hardware installation, cabling and technical maintenance procedures.
Understanding of safe equipment handling and technical operations within a data centre or enterprise infrastructure environment.

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical troubleshooting skills and a root-cause-oriented approach to technical problem-solving.
Meticulous attention to detail when handling hardware, cabling, asset records and maintenance procedures.
Clear written and verbal communication skills to act as on-site "smart hands" for remote engineering teams.
Strong commitment to workplace safety, operational compliance and established technical procedures.
Adaptability and willingness to learn new infrastructure technologies and engineering practices.
Ability to collaborate effectively with local colleagues and remote international technical teams.
Dependable, practical working style with a strong sense of responsibility for technical accuracy and infrastructure reliability.

Language Requirements:

Japanese: Basic-level proficiency required.
English: Conversational proficiency required for communication and collaboration with engineering teams.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Exposure to multi-GPU servers, GPU accelerator hardware or high-density computing platforms.
Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure and AI/ML accelerator clusters.
Experience working with liquid-cooling components or advanced server cooling technologies.
Knowledge of high-speed optical networking technologies, including MPO/MTP, QSFP-DD and OSFP.
Familiarity with Cat6A, DAC cabling and structured data centre cabling practices.
Experience troubleshooting PCIe connectivity issues, GPU hardware errors, thermal performance problems or server boot failures.
Exposure to hyperscale data centres, colocation facilities or large enterprise infrastructure environments.
Experience supporting remote engineering teams through on-site smart-hands activities.
Familiarity with hardware asset tracking, equipment decommissioning and secure data destruction procedures.
A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, consistent with the position's stated education profile.

About the Company

Our client is a premier global multinational hyperscale cloud and technology organisation, recognised as one of the world's leading technology enterprises.

Operating at the forefront of distributed computing, cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence, the organisation designs, builds and manages an extensive private digital infrastructure network.

Its global infrastructure includes hundreds of hyperscale data centres, extensive terrestrial and subsea fibre networks, and millions of connected computing and storage nodes.

The organisation delivers large-scale cloud infrastructure services, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS), alongside enterprise software platforms and consumer internet services.

It also develops and operates foundational artificial intelligence services, supporting large-scale computing requirements and increasingly demanding technology workloads.

The company's services support hundreds of millions of daily active users and Fortune 500 enterprises across more than 100 countries.

Within this environment, reliable data centre operations are essential to maintaining the performance and availability of mission-critical digital services, enterprise applications and AI computing platforms.

The Osaka-based Data Center Technician will contribute directly to the physical infrastructure that supports these global services, working with advanced hardware and established operational procedures.

Joining this organisation offers the opportunity to develop practical expertise in hyperscale infrastructure, GPU computing, enterprise hardware maintenance and international data centre engineering operations.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Work directly with next-generation GPU servers, AI infrastructure and high-performance computing hardware.
Gain practical experience maintaining multi-GPU platforms and high-density compute nodes.
Support infrastructure used to deliver mission-critical digital services to customers worldwide.
Develop hands-on expertise in enterprise server installation, hardware maintenance and troubleshooting.
Work with advanced power distribution and liquid-cooling technologies.
Build knowledge of high-speed fibre-optic networking and enterprise cabling systems.
Apply Linux/Unix command-line diagnostics to real-world infrastructure issues.
Collaborate with remote systems, networking and infrastructure engineering specialists.
Gain exposure to industry-leading hyperscale data centre operating procedures and technical standards.
Strengthen your skills in hardware fault isolation, component replacement and root-cause troubleshooting.
Support equipment lifecycle management, asset tracking and secure decommissioning procedures.
Work in a diverse, multinational technical environment with international collaboration.
Develop valuable experience in AI/ML accelerator clusters and modern data centre infrastructure.
Benefit from a casual clothing workplace policy.
Build your technical career in data centre operations, infrastructure support and advanced computing hardware through a contract opportunity in Osaka.

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