Data Center Engineer

Samsung Electronics Perú; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics is seeking a Field Data Center Engineer to join a team delivering hands-on operational support for data centers. The role combines technical execution with project coordination to guide local teams and third-party vendors.

You will perform on-site data center operations, install servers and network equipment, manage cabling, and coordinate with vendors for racks, power, and shipments. Strong English, 5+ years in data centers, and willingness to travel up to 10% are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of data center experience.
• Hands-on installation and troubleshooting of servers and network equipment.
• Familiarity with structured cabling standards.
• Experience coordinating projects and vendors.
• Proficient in English; willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site data center operations and implement infrastructure projects.
• Install servers, network and security gear and cabling.
• Troubleshoot hardware and network components.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for racks, power, and cabling.
• Maintain procedures and document SOPs.
• Initiate and manage RMAs with equipment vendors.
• Provide after-hours on-call support in rotation.
• Coordinate inventory and international shipments.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Data center operations

Server hardware installation

Network cabling

Vendor coordination

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.

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%).

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at (https://news.samsung.com/global/).