Junior / Senior Cooling Systems Research Engineer

LITE-ON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking a candidate to join their Cloud Infrastructure Platform and Solutions Research Team. This role involves conducting fundamental research on data center cooling technologies, proposing design solutions, and creating proof of concepts. Ideal candidates will have a PhD or Master's in Mechanical/Electromechanical Engineering and strong skills in thermal management and fluid dynamics. The role offers a competitive compensation package within a collaborative R&D environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Research autonomy

Continuous learning culture

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of thermal management and fluid dynamics.
• Hands-on prototyping experience with pumps, motors, and valves.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and design constraints.

Responsibilities

• Complete literature reviews and studies for data center technologies.
• Identify problems and market gaps for future needs.
• Create detailed designs and simulations for proof of concept.

Skills

Thermal management

Fluid dynamics

Electromechanical fundamentals

Mechanical drawings

Prototyping

Analytical 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.