Junior / Senior Cooling Systems Research Engineer

LITE-ON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Singapore is seeking candidates for a role in their Cloud Infrastructure Research Team. The successful applicant will engage in groundbreaking research related to data center cooling technologies and contribute to proof of concept designs. Key responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, defining project targets, and prototyping solutions using simulation tools. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and hands-on experience in related technologies.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Research autonomy

Opportunities to publish and innovate

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in relevant field required.
• Strong understanding of thermal management and fluid dynamics is essential.
• Experience with mechanical drawings and prototyping is a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews on data center technologies.
• Identify problems and future needs in cooling systems.
• Produce clear target requirements for proposed solutions.
• Generate potential design concepts based on feasibility analysis.

Skills

Thermal management

Fluid dynamics

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in Mechanical / Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

OpenFOAM

Job description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Cloud Infrastructure Platform and Solutions (CIPS) Research Team. Our CIPS Research team is focussed on developing future technology systems to support growth in the rapidly evolving data center sector. The successful candidate will be directly involved in early-stage research projects, working with academic institutions, suppliers, customers, and partners to deliver proof of concept designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundamental Research – Complete literature reviews and studies to explore existing and future data center cooling system technologies.
• Ideation – Identify problems, future needs or market gaps to establish areas of interest.
• Project Definition – Produce clear target requirements that the solution must meet.
• Concept Proposal – Generate multiple potential design concepts and choose the best solution based on the defined requirements and feasibility analysis.
• Proof of Concept – Create detailed designs, complete simulations and build test setups to demonstrate the technical feasibility of the proposed system.
• Documentation – Write research reports, design guides, patents and performance reports.

Requirements

• PhD or Master’s degree in Mechanical / Electromechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of thermal management, fluid dynamics and electromechanical fundamentals and common technologies.
• Experience with mechanical drawings, prototyping and supplier assessment.
• Knowledge of heat exchangers, fluid dynamics, liquid cooling systems and material science.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing experience with pumps, motors, valves, manifolds, and sensors.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and design constraints.
• Expertise in using simulation tools to aid the development and assessment of the proposed solution (ANSYS, COMSOL, OpenFOAM, etc).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated passion for innovation and commitment to continuous learning.
• We welcome applicants at all experience levels, from graduates to seasoned professionals.

Why Join Us

• Work in a world‑class R&D environment with well‑equipped labs, top‑tier industry connections and collaborative teams.
• Shape the future of energy‑efficient data storage and AI cloud computing – from renewable energy integration to next generation infrastructure.
• Opportunities to publish, patent and innovate designs for future products.
• Competitive compensation, research autonomy and a continuous learning culture.