Solutions Architecture Principal Engineer (Rack Engineer)

Dell Global Business Center Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies Malaysia seeks a Solutions Architecture Principal Engineer (Rack Engineer) to design, validate, and release data center racks for customer deployments in Penang, Malaysia. You will work with cross‑functional teams to ensure racks meet technical and release criteria.

The role requires 8–10 years in server rack design with advanced Excel skills and strong documentation abilities. You will manage multiple projects under tight timelines while maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, information technology, computer science, or a related field is preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of proven experience in server rack design, configuration, and maintenance within data center environments.
• Advanced Excel knowledge and skills for template macros and formula-driven automations.
• Ability to write and analyze requirements, functional specifications, design specifications, test plans, and other technical documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of server and storage hardware systems.
• Strong ability in organizing and managing multiple projects, tasks and changing priorities.
• Working independently under aggressive timelines.

Responsibilities

• Create rack layouts for servers, storage, network switches, power distribution units, rails, blanking panels, and cable management.
• Review rack power requirements, grounding, load distribution, and A and B feed redundancy.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive containment, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Provide technical input to Program Management and Procurement on component lead times, substitutions, and approved alternatives.
• Review build quality and confirm release readiness.

Skills

Rack design

Server hardware

Project management

Technical documentation

Independent work

Excel automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/IT or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Solutions Architecture Principal Engineer (Rack Engineer)

As a Rack Engineer, you will design, build, validate, and release data center racks for customer deployment. You will support the rack design and build readiness across physical layout, cabling, power, cooling, serviceability, and documentation. You will work with Pre‑Sales, Customer teams, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Validation Engineering, suppliers, and field teams to deliver racks right first time.

Join us as a Principal Engineer, Solution Architect on our Rack Integration Services team in Penang, Malaysia to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

You will:

Create rack layouts for servers, storage, network switches, power distribution units, rails, blanking panels, and cable management.

Review rack power requirements, grounding, load distribution, and A and B feed redundancy.

Troubleshoot production issues and drive containment, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Provide technical input to Program Management and Procurement on component lead times, substitutions, and approved alternatives.

Review build quality and confirm release readiness.

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

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, information technology, computer science, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.

Minimum of 8‑10 years of proven experience in server rack design, configuration, and maintenance within data center environments.

Advanced Excel knowledge and skills that allow for customization of template macro and formula driven automations.

Ability to write and analyze requirements, functional specifications, design specifications, test plans, and other technical documentation.

Advanced knowledge of server and storage hardware systems.

Strong ability in organizing and managing multiple projects, tasks and changing priorities.

Working independently under aggressive timelines.

Consumer Electronics Manufacturing 1,001‑5,000 employees

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play — providing customers with the industry’s broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio. We value our customers, winning together, innovation, results and integrity.

With 3 sites across the country, Penang (SWTC), Bukit Minyak (APCC2) & Cyberjaya, Dell Technologies Malaysia family has expanded its operations since first established in 1995 and now with 4,000 team members we provide support in 50 countries within the Asia Pacific & Japan region.

Here at Dell Technologies Malaysia, you will find a great company culture where innovation, inspiring leadership, passion for technology and flexibility bring the very best of our people. We don’t only provide you with the opportunity to grow with us but we also listen and share with you. Our people are our greatest asset and we put in our best efforts to inspire our leaders to champion and help our team members to thrive, achieve career aspirations and have fun. Grow your career with a highly competitive salary, bonus programs, world‑class benefits and unparalleled learning and development opportunities — all at a company that is proud to be diverse and inclusive.

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play — providing customers with the industry’s broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio. We value our customers, winning together, innovation, results and integrity.

With 3 sites across the country, Penang (SWTC), Bukit Minyak (APCC2) & Cyberjaya, Dell Technologies Malaysia family has expanded its operations since first established in 1995 and now with 4,000 team members we provide support in 50 countries within the Asia Pacific & Japan region.

Here at Dell Technologies Malaysia, you will find a great company culture where innovation, inspiring leadership, passion for technology and flexibility bring the very best of our people. We don’t only provide you with the opportunity to grow with us but we also listen and share with you. Our people are our greatest asset and we put in our best efforts to inspire our leaders to champion and help our team members to thrive, achieve career aspirations and have fun. Grow your career with a highly competitive salary, bonus programs, world‑class benefits and unparalleled learning and development opportunities — all at a company that is proud to be diverse and inclusive.