Senior Mechanical Engineer

Firmus Technologies Pty Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Firmus Technologies in Singapore seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer for Data Centre Infrastructure (MEP). You will design, engineer, commission and provide operational support for our AI Factory developments, with travel across phases.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop standards, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, sustainable cooling and fluid systems in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 8+ years of experience with a minimum of 5 years of Data Centre MEP experience.
• Strong working knowledge of heat transfer and fluid dynamics fundamentals including the application of appropriate international design standards (e.g. ASHRAE).
• Familiarity with the Asia Pacific region and the application of local DC standards and norms is advantageous.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with an innate ability to work with ambiguous problems and develop effective and innovative technical solutions.
• Detail-oriented approach to work to ensure accuracy in design and testing and strong clear documentation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to articulate ideas and convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders is a must.
• Demonstrated experience of working in a cross-functional multi-cultural teams.
• Excellent collaboration, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Develop design and key documentation from concept to commissioning.
• Assist in technical qualification, onboarding and management of third-party consultants and contractors.
• Carry out engineering design and calculations to provide system design for contractors.
• Provide final equipment selections including required capacities and efficiencies for procurement and construction.
• Review contractor mechanical workshop drawings and equipment selections.
• Assist in the creation of Operation and Maintenance manuals that shall include all maintenance requirements of systems and equipment.
• Carry out site inspections to ensure the installation is in-line with the relevant documentation and specifications.
• Participate in the commissioning of mechanical systems and ensure equipment and plant is operating at optimum performance.
• Develop technical engineering standards.
• Engage in R&D initiatives and design optimisation.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist with their technical development

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

ASHRAE standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Firmus Technologies is seeking an experiencedSenior Mechanical Engineerin the Data Centre Infrastructure domain specifically in the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) area to join our Engineering and Technology team. The successful candidate will be involved end-to-end in the design, engineering, commissioning and operational support of Firmus' state-of-the-art sustainable AI Factory developments.

This role is based in Singapore, but travel is expected (10-30% time), primarily during the delivery phases of projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop design and key documentation from concept to commissioning.
• Assist in technical qualification, onboarding and management of third-party consultants and contractors.
• Carry out engineering design and calculations to provide system design for contractors.
• Provide final equipment selections including required capacities and efficiencies for procurement and construction.
• Review contractor mechanical workshop drawings and equipmentselections.
• Assist in the creation of Operation and Maintenance manuals that shall include all maintenance requirements of systems and equipment.
• Carry out site inspections to ensure the installation is in-line with the relevant documentation and specifications.
• Participate in the commissioning of mechanical systems and ensure equipment and plant is operating at optimum performance.
• Develop technical engineering standards.
• Engage in R&D initiatives and design optimisation.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist with their technical development

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 8+ years of experience with a minimum of 5 years of Data Centre MEP experience.
• Strong working knowledge of heat transfer and fluid dynamics fundamentals including the application of appropriate international design standards (e.g. ASHRAE)
• Familiarity with the Asia Pacific region and the application of local DC standards and norms is advantageous.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with an innate ability to work with ambiguous problems and develop effective and innovative technical solutions.
• Detail-oriented approach to work to ensure accuracy in design and testing and strong clear documentation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to articulate ideas and convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders is a must.
• Demonstrated experience of working in a cross-functional multi-cultural teams.
• Excellent collaboration, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong willingness to learn and proactively contribute to team and organisational goals.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and priorities with an eagerness to take on new responsibilities and learn on the job.

About Firmus Technologies

Firmus Technologies is a global leader pioneering the solution to AI's energy challenge, founded in Australia in 2019 by a visionary team of entrepreneurs and engineers passionate about sustainable computing infrastructure.

Firmus builds and operates AI infrastructure across Asia-Pacific, utilising its proprietary AI Factory platform to deliver transformative cost-effective GPU clusters and AI cloud services for developers, enterprise, education and government users.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future through innovative engineering solutions.

Join us in our mission to revolutionize the AI industry through sustainable practices and cutting-edge engineering.