Director of Engineering: Data Centre Cooling Leader

STULZ SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Stulz Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a seasoned engineering leader to head and develop the regional teams across Singapore and Malaysia, driving technical excellence in data centre cooling projects.

The role focuses on establishing standards, guiding complex technical decisions, and collaborating with regional and HQ teams to deliver reliable, energy-efficient cooling solutions while supporting business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 20 years of professional experience, including 10 years in data centre cooling technologies with leadership.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin to communicate with customers and teams.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams in regional or international settings.
• Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management and change management skills.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end product lifecycle for data centre cooling solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineering teams across Singapore and Malaysia.
• Establish and enforce technical standards and governance for tender reviews and project execution.
• Serve as the local technical authority for complex technical decisions and factory escalations.
• Collaborate with regional teams to develop capabilities in emerging technologies, including liquid cooling.
• Develop organizational capability by coaching and succession planning.
• Set performance expectations and accountability frameworks for team members.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for major technical issues.
• Act as the primary interface for complex technical discussions with HQ, Asia Hub, and factories.
• Partner with Local and Regional Sales teams to provide technical support for opportunities and customer presentations.
• Improve the transition process from Sales to Project Execution to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Ensure technical decisions align with business objectives and customer needs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Stulz Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a seasoned engineering leader to head and develop the regional teams across Singapore and Malaysia, driving technical excellence in data centre cooling projects.

The role focuses on establishing standards, guiding complex technical decisions, and collaborating with regional and HQ teams to deliver reliable, energy-efficient cooling solutions while supporting business growth.