Field Data Center Engineer - On-Site Ops & Projects

Samsung Asia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Asia Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Field Data Center Engineer to join a hands-on operations team. You will perform on-site data center tasks, install servers and network gear, and coordinate with third-party vendors to deliver infrastructure projects.

This role emphasizes project coordination, documentation, and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures, with on-call support rotations, strong English communication, and travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data centers, including coordinating service provisioning and equipment installations.
• Hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting server hardware, networking, and cabling.
• Familiarity with structured cabling standards.
• Experience with project coordination in 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 on-site operations.
• 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%).

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
• 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

Vendor coordination

Project coordination

Server hardware troubleshooting

Networking basics

Cabling standards

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Samsung Asia Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Field Data Center Engineer to join a hands-on operations team. You will perform on-site data center tasks, install servers and network gear, and coordinate with third-party vendors to deliver infrastructure projects.

This role emphasizes project coordination, documentation, and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures, with on-call support rotations, strong English communication, and travel up to 10% as needed.