Data Center Engineer

Samsung Electronics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics is seeking a Field Data Center Engineer to provide hands-on operations support for data centers, with strong project coordination and leadership to guide local teams and vendors.

You will perform on-site server and network equipment installs, manage cabling to industry standards, coordinate with third‑party vendors, and handle inventory and RMAs. The role requires 5+ years in data centers, strong English communication, and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of data center experience.
• Hands-on server hardware and network troubleshooting.
• Experience with structured cabling standards.
• Project coordination within data center environments.
• Inventory control and remote hands coordination.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English, spoken and written.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site data center operations and implement infrastructure projects, including server relocations and hardware installs.
• Install servers, network and security equipment, and cabling to industry standards.
• Troubleshoot hardware and network components.
• Coordinate on-site with third-party vendors for racks, power, servers, and cabling.
• Ensure cabling and installations follow standards.
• Manage inventory and coordinate with suppliers and shipping for domestic and international shipments.
• Document and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Initiate and manage RMAs with equipment vendors.
• Provide after-hours on-call support in rotation.

Skills

Data center operations

Server hardware installation

Network troubleshooting

Structured cabling

Project coordination

Vendor coordination

Inventory management

Google Workspace

English communication

On-site leadership

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a Field Data Center Engineer to join a team that provides hands‑on operational support for Data Centers. This role requires a combination of technical expertise and project coordination experience, and leadership capabilities to guide local teams and third‑party vendors.

Role and Responsibilities

Role Responsibilities

• Perform on‑site data center operations and ensure proper implementation of infrastructure projects, including server relocations and hardware installations
• Hands‑on installation of servers, network and security equipment, as well as structured and rack‑to‑rack cabling, following industry standards
• Maintain and troubleshoot various hardware and physical network components
• On‑site coordination with third‑party vendors for the installation of racks, power, servers, network equipment, and cabling
• Ensure all cabling and infrastructure installations follow standards
• Manage inventory and coordinate with suppliers and shipping companies for both domestic and international shipments
• Document, improve, and maintain standard operating procedures
• Initiate and manage RMAs with equipment vendors
• Provide after‑hours on‑call support for emergencies and outages as part of a rotation with other engineers

Skills and Qualifications

Role Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in data centers, including experience with data center and network vendors, coordinating service provisioning and equipment installations
• Strong hands‑on experience in installing and troubleshooting server hardware, network circuits, and cables
• Familiarity with structured cabling standards
• Experience in project coordination within data center environments
• Experience with inventory control and remote hands coordination
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, especially with complex spreadsheets and shared documentation
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to lead and represent operational interests on‑site
• Self‑starter who works effectively with minimal supervision
• Broad technical understanding of data center hardware, networking, and cloud infrastructure
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 10%)