Data Center Engineer

Samsung; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung is seeking a Field Data Center Engineer to join a hands-on operations team responsible for data center infrastructure. You will lead on-site activities, install servers and network gear, and coordinate with vendors to ensure safe, compliant deployments across sites.

The role includes documenting SOPs, managing RMAs, and offering after-hours support in a rotating schedule. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of data center experience, strong cabling and hardware skills, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data center operations and vendor coordination.
• Hands-on server hardware, networking, and cabling troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with structured cabling standards.
• Experience coordinating data center projects and remote hands.
• Ability to use Google Workspace for complex spreadsheets and docs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

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

Data center operations

Project coordination

Leadership

On-site coordination

Documentation

Vendor coordination

On-call support

Travel readiness

Communication skills

English proficiency

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

• 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

• 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% )

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