Seorang jurutera mekanikal perlu menguasai lebih daripada sekadar prinsip kejuruteraan asas; mereka perlu menjadi pakar dalam sistem penyejukan, pengurusan kuasa, dan kebolehpercayaan untuk memastikan pusat data beroperasi dengan cekap dan tanpa henti. Berikut adalah perkara-perkara utama yang perlu diketahui:
Ini adalah keutamaan utama kerana sistem penyejukan menyumbang lebih 35% daripada jumlah penggunaan tenaga pusat data .
Reka Bentuk HVAC Termaju: Mahir dalam mereka bentuk dan mengoptimumkan sistem Penyaman Udara, Pengudaraan, dan Pemanasan (HVAC) termasuk pengiraan beban penyejukan, pemilihan peralatan seperti chiller, cooling tower, dan unit CRAH/CRAC (Computer Room Air Handler/Unit) .
Penguasaan Teknologi Penyejukan: Memahami termodinamik, kitaran penyejukan, dan sistem hidraulik. Pengetahuan mendalam tentang sistem cecair penyejuk (chilled water systems) dan pengagihan udara adalah penting .
Kemahiran dalam Alat Simulasi: Mampu menggunakan perisian Analisis Dinamik Bendalir Komputasi (CFD) seperti 6Sigma atau ICEPAK untuk memodelkan dan mensimulasikan aliran udara dan taburan haba di dalam pusat data.
Menguasai Trend Penyejukan Terkini
Peralihan ke Penyejukan Cecair (Liquid Cooling): Dengan peningkatan beban kerja AI dan ketumpatan kuasa yang sangat tinggi di peringkat rak (sehingga mencecah 2MW), penyejukan udara sahaja tidak lagi mencukupi . Jurutera perlu memahami penyelesaian seperti direct-to-chip cold plates dan sistem liquid distribution loops .
Sistem Hibrid: Kebanyakan pusat data kini menggunakan gabungan penyejukan udara dan cecair untuk menguruskan haba secara efisien . Memahami cara sistem ini berinteraksi adalah kemahiran kritikal.
Tanggungjawab Operasi & Sokongan
Kerja seorang jurutera mekanikal tidak berhenti di peringkat reka bentuk.
Memastikan Kebolehpercayaan (Reliability): Merancang dan menyelia penyelenggaraan pencegahan dan pembetulan untuk memastikan 99.999% (five nines) ketersediaan. Ini melibatkan pengurusan sistem sandaran seperti penjana diesel, termasuk sistem bahan api, pengudaraan, dan penyejukan untuk penjana tersebut .
Analisis Punca Masalah (Root Cause Analysis): Mengetuai siasatan untuk sebarang kegagalan mekanikal atau insiden penyejukan dan melaksanakan penyelesaian untuk mengelakkannya berulang .
Sokongan Ujian & Pentauliahan: Melibatkan diri dalam Ujian Penerimaan Kilang (FAT), Ujian Penerimaan Tapak (SAT), dan Ujian Sistem Bersepadu (IST) untuk mengesahkan prestasi sistem
Kecekapan Tenaga & Metrik Prestasi
Pengoptimuman PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness): Bertanggungjawab untuk menjalankan audit terma, menganalisis data kecekapan tenaga, dan melaksanakan inisiatif untuk meningkatkan PUE, iaitu nisbah jumlah tenaga yang digunakan oleh pusat data berbanding tenaga yang digunakan oleh peralatan IT .
Pengurusan WUE (Water Usage Effectiveness): Bagi pusat data yang menggunakan penyejukan berasaskan air, kecekapan penggunaan air juga menjadi metrik utama yang perlu dioptimumkan .
Kerjasama & Pematuhan Standard
Kerjasama Pelbagai Disiplin: Bekerja rapat dengan jurutera elektrik, pasukan IT, dan perunding untuk memastikan sistem mekanikal disepadukan dengan lancar dengan infrastruktur lain .
Pematuhan Kod & Standard: Menguasai dan memastikan reka bentuk mematuhi piawaian antarabangsa seperti ASHRAE (untuk terma), NFPA (untuk keselamatan kebakaran), dan keperluan Uptime Institute (untuk tier pusat data) .
Alat & Perisian: Mahir menggunakan perisian reka bentuk seperti AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), dan perisian pengurusan projek .
Secara ringkasnya, seorang jurutera mekanikal pusat data hari ini adalah seorang penyelesai masalah yang pakar dalam termodinamik, celik teknologi penyejukan terkini, dan bertindak sebagai jambatan antara keperluan IT yang padat kuasa dan keupayaan infrastruktur fizikal yang mampan.
Semoga ringkasan ini membantu jurutera mekanikal yang ingin mengambil Ir nanti. Jika ada bidang tertentu yang anda ingin terokai dalam mekanikal (aero, marine, manufacturing, pure, production) dengan lebih mendalam, beritahu saya.
The followings are the jobs related to Data Center:
Head of R&D (Data Center Product Management)
About Our Client
Our client is a global leader in data center infrastructure and energy solutions, with a strong presence in international markets including APAC, the Middle East and Africa. They specialize in delivering innovative, scalable, and high-efficiency solutions for mission-critical environments, working closely with top-tier clients and industry partners.
Job Description
- Conduct in-depth market insights, including regional policies, industry trends, regulatory frameworks, and opportunity analysis.
- Develop product strategies aligned with key customer needs and pain points, ensuring competitive solutions across the region.
- Lead product and solution planning across core domains, including power systems, cooling/mechanical systems, modular data centers, and DCIM.
- Own and manage key product requirements to ensure successful business outcomes and closure.
- Engage in high-level strategic discussions with key regional customers and benchmarking partners.
- Support frontline sales and marketing teams in driving strategic opportunities and project breakthroughs.
The Successful Applicant
- Senior expert in data center infrastructure, particularly in power, cooling, or modular solutions.
- Strong expertise in market insight, including market, customer, competitor, and technology analysis.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in data center facility or related domains.
- Proven ability to work across cross-functional and cross-domain environments.
- Willingness to travel frequently within the APAC region.
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering or related field.
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to lead high-impact regional product strategy initiatives
- Exposure to top-tier global clients and complex infrastructure projects
- Dynamic, innovation-driven environment with strong growth potential
- Competitive compensation and senior-level career progression
Data Center Operations Manager
- Lead high-impact teams in a global platform environment
- Own operations in a mission-critical digital infrastructure
About Our Client
Our client is a global leader in digital infrastructure, operating a large portfolio of data centres across key markets.
Job Description
- Oversee daily data centre operations, ensuring maximum uptime and operational efficiency
- Lead facilities maintenance, including electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems (M&E)
- Manage vendors and contractors for maintenance and infrastructure services
- Develop and enforce site operational procedures, safety standards, and compliance
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across reliability, efficiency, and sustainability
- Manage incident response, root cause analysis, and escalation protocols
- Lead and develop a technical operations team, ensuring strong performance and engagement
- Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders on capacity planning and upgrades
The Successful Applicant
A successful Data Center Operations Manager should have:
- A degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience managing mission-critical facilities (data centre, telecom, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of M&E systems, redundancy design, and uptime standards
- Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., Uptime Institute, ISO, or equivalent)
- Strong problem-solving and crisis management skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to lead within a globally recognised digital infrastructure platform
- Exposure to high-growth, mission-critical environments
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package
- Career progression within a regional or global structure
Technical Project Manager Data Center
- Newly created role as part of expansion
- Global organization
About Our Client
Our client is a leading global provider of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, supporting some of the world’s largest cloud, technology, financial services, and enterprise organizations.
As part of its continued growth strategy, the company is investing significantly investing in Asia.
Job Description
- Lead the planning and execution of infrastructure installation, fit-out, and customer deployment projects within the data center environment.
- Manage project scope, schedules, resources, budgets, procurement activities, and project risks to ensure successful delivery.
- Coordinate internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
- Act as the primary customer contact during project implementation, providing regular updates and managing expectations.
- Oversee equipment installation, infrastructure deployment, testing, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities.
- Review technical drawings, layouts, electrical schematics, and infrastructure designs to ensure project requirements are met.
- Manage contractor performance, site access, logistics, safety compliance, and installation quality.
- Monitor project costs, purchase orders, invoicing, and budget tracking.
- Ensure complete project documentation, including as-built drawings, commissioning reports, handover documentation, and operational readiness requirements.
- Support facility expansion projects, capacity upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives across the data center portfolio.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
- Proven experience in delivering infrastructure, facility, engineering, installation or expansion projects from planning through handover
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, mechanical systems, facilities infrastructures, structured cabling and critical utilities
- Experience in managing contractors, vendors, procurement activities, budget and project schedules
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with clients and teams.
- A commitment to delivering results and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
What’s on Offer
- Be part of a major expansion and growth journey in Malaysia, with the opportunity to contribute to the development of a new market presence
- Exposure to world-class data center infrastructure, mission-critical operations, and international best practices
- Regional and global career development opportunities within a highly established multinational environment
- Collaborative and high-performance culture focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
- Competitive remuneration package, performance incentives, and comprehensive employee benefits
- Significant scope to influence business outcomes and make a visible impact during a key phase of organizational growth
Project Manager, BMS, Data Center
- Lead complex BMS projects with end-to-end ownership
- Work with diverse teams on impactful, large-scale projects
About Our Client
Our client is a global technology-driven organization with a strong performance culture focused on innovation and impact. They provide an inclusive environment that values collaboration, continuous learning, and high achievement.
Job Description
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders
- Develop detailed project plans including schedules, resources, and budgets
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Lead, motivate, and coordinate cross-functional project teams
- Monitor project progress and adjust plans to meet objectives
- Conduct regular project status meetings and stakeholder updates
- Manage and control project budgets and financial performance
- Allocate resources effectively to optimize outcomes
- Act as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders
- Communicate project progress, issues, and risks clearly and timely
- Ensure all deliverables meet agreed quality standards
- Drive continuous improvement and project review processes
- Conduct post-project evaluations and document lessons learned
- Maintain accurate and complete project documentation
- Facilitate smooth project handover to clients or operations teams
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or related field
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience
- Strong leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera
- Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines
- Strong problem-solving and adaptability skills
- Technical background or exposure to Automation Systems or Building Management Systems (BMS)
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work with a multinational corporation (MNC).
- Permanent role with long-term career growth potential.
- Exposure to cutting-edge projects.
Business Development Manager (Data Center)
- Be part of a global technology leader
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
About Our Client
The company is a global technology leader committed to accelerating the world’s transition toward cleaner, smarter, and more efficient energy systems. With operations in more than 170 countries and a strong focus on digital innovation, it delivers advanced solutions in power infrastructure, smart devices, and intelligent energy management – enabling organizations to build resilient, low‑carbon energy ecosystems powered by renewable sources.
Job Description
- Develop and execute business strategies for the Data Center partner ecosystem in Malaysia. Build a sustainable and scalable partnership network and strengthen partners’ end‑to‑end capabilities to drive overall business performance.
- Work closely with the Business Development Manager to map the Data Center channel landscape based on priority customer segments. Regularly update channel insights and implement strategies to grow targeted project pipelines.
- Lead commercial distribution business development for key product lines. Manage and coordinate marketing activities with industry partners and internal teams to support growth objectives.
- Grow and manage key channel partners, ensuring high levels of engagement and satisfaction. Organize ongoing training programs to enhance partners’ technical solution capabilities and sales performance. Oversee partner service capability certification and implement channel sales policies.
- Deliver sales, market share, partner engagement, and brand objectives for the Data Center portfolio across all partner types. Foster an open, collaborative, and mutually beneficial partner ecosystem.
- Define and execute the overall Data Center partner development strategy, strengthening the partner system and optimizing collaboration models.
- Create and implement partner policies and processes, communicate them effectively, and ensure consistent internal execution and compliance.
- Develop, coach, and support partners; manage external orders; ensure proper internal controls; and maintain strong operational discipline to enable fast and sustainable ecosystem growth.
- Establish a partner competence center and build training platforms that empower frontline teams and support partner transformation initiatives.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Data Center Business Development Manager should have:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification.
- At least 5 years of experience in solution or product sales for Data Centers.
- Direct sales experience in account management or partner‑led sales is an added advantage.
- Background in established, channel‑driven companies within the Data Center industry is highly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills with excellent coordination and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work effectively and adapt within a multicultural environment.
What’s on Offer
- A highly competitive, above‑market salary package.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage and a performance‑based bonus structure.
- The opportunity to work with a leading global technology innovator in the energy and digital infrastructure space.
- A collaborative, growth‑driven work environment based in Kuala Lumpur.
Data Center Tender Manager – East Asia
- Make an Impact with a Global Leader in Sustainability & Innovation
- Thrive in a People‑Centric, Growth‑Focused Culture
About Our Client
The company is a global leader in energy management and automation, providing technologies that improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across industries. It offers solutions spanning electrification, digitalization, and automation for buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industrial environments.
Job Description
Stakeholder & Community Leadership
- Lead and energize the extended account community (sales teams, key account managers, country stakeholders, technical managers) through structured updates, meetings, and reporting.
- Forecast and coordinate resource needs across local, regional, and global teams.
- Enhance overall customer satisfaction through a unified, globalized delivery and tendering approach.
Tendering Excellence & Standardization
- Ensure consistent designs, pricing structures, and commercial conditions across countries and opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with SMEs in architecture, contracts, and business units to align tender outcomes with best practices.
- Develop, maintain, and promote tendering tools, templates, and methods used at all organizational levels.
- Capture and roll out lessons learned from both tender and execution stages, ensuring fast integration into new bids.
- Promote digitalization opportunities throughout the tendering process in alignment with strategic initiatives.
Opportunity & Offer Management
- Oversee and control the full lifecycle of each opportunity, serving as the primary accountable owner and main point of contact.
- Ensure smooth interfaces and alignment across multiple project packages, leveraging historical data on risks, terms, taxes, and best practices.
- Contribute to the prescription phase, including solution qualification, specification influence, and RFQ analysis.
- Define and align tender strategy; set up optimal tendering structures (local/regional/global) and validate through approval processes.
- Lead and coordinate the extended tendering team across functions and geographies.
Commercial Offer Development
- Deliver consolidated commercial offers on time-optimized for cost, risk, competitiveness, and customer expectations.
- Build comprehensive risk assessments and mitigation plans for each proposal.
- Maintain full command of technical solutions, procurement inputs, contractual terms, competitive landscape, and cash flow considerations.
- Reconstitute target pricing and simulate scenarios to reach competitive positions.
- Challenge internal teams and suppliers to drive convergence toward an optimized, winning offer.
Governance, Negotiation & Handover
- Ensure adherence to all tendering process milestones and internal approval gates.
- Lead consolidated Tender Reviews and facilitate informed approval decisions.
- Support customer negotiations closely with the account team, ensuring rapid team response during critical phases.
- Assess and maintain compliance with negotiation mandates throughout the process.
- Lead the final “Review Before Sign,” summarizing key gaps and final commitments on cost and margin.
- Coordinate the smooth transition from tendering to execution teams.
- Continuously integrate lessons learned into future tendering cycles.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Data Center Tender Manager – East Asia should have:
- Strong experience in tendering, bid management, or solutions leadership for complex technical projects (preferably in data center or critical infrastructure environments).
- Ability to coordinate cross‑functional and cross‑regional teams with clarity, structure, and influence.
- Excellent commercial, technical, and risk‑management acumen.
- Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse groups.
- Passion for standardization, continuous improvement, and digital transformation.
What’s on Offer
- Comprehensive benefits and annual salary package.
- Opportunity to work in a global leader in energy and sustainability
- Exposure to challenging and impactful data center projects in East Asia.
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development.
Control System Engineer Data Center
- Work on cutting-edge data center infrastructure projects
- Exposure to regional engineering teams and solutions
About Our Client
Our client is a leading provider of infrastructure solutions supporting mission-critical environments such as data centers. They collaborate across regional teams to deliver innovative and reliable engineering solutions for complex projects.
Job Description
- Develop control system designs and technical drawing packages
- Prepare design documentation from preliminary stage to IFC level
- Support sustaining engineering for existing production designs
- Review and validate Control System Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
- Provide technical support to subcontractors, QA/QC, safety, and procurement teams
- Coordinate with project managers and supply chain teams on technical matters
- Produce testing and commissioning documentation for control systems
- Support installation, testing, and commissioning of ELV and control systems
- Liaise with factories and vendors for technical clarifications
- Assist with cost estimation and design detailing after purchase orders are received
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or related field
- Around 5 years of experience in construction and control system design
- Strong understanding of ELV systems, preferably in data center environments
- Experience in electrical and mechanical system integration
- Familiarity with schematic diagrams and system connections
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools
- Ability to troubleshoot and support testing/manufacturing processes
- Strong documentation skills (functional specs, design documents)
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Experience in testing and commissioning ELV systems preferred
- Positive attitude with willingness to learn and be trained
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work with a well-established multinational corporation.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Exposure to cutting-edge data center projects.
- Comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career progression.
Shift Engineer, Chargeman A4 Data Center
- Work on mission‑critical data center infrastructure
- Strong career growth with global exposure
About Our Client
Our client is a global provider of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions supporting critical digital infrastructure. They operate a large international footprint and are known for high operational standards, safety culture, and technical excellence.
Job Description
- Monitor and maintain all building systems and mission‑critical facilities equipment
- Perform regular rounds, inspections, and operational assessments
- Operate and adjust HVAC, chilled water, ventilation, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Monitor UPS systems, emergency generators, and power distribution equipment
- Maintain fire detection, fire suppression, and life safety systems
- Conduct testing, analyze operational data, and ensure proper system performance
- Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on all building equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment and system faults independently
- Support building management systems in a mission‑critical environment
- Ensure all systems operate efficiently, safely, and reliably
- Respond effectively to operational issues, incidents, and service requests
The Successful Applicant
- 2 year’s + experience in mission‑critical facilities or building engineering
- Valid A4 Chargeman qualification
- Hands‑on experience with UPS, HVAC, generators, and fire/life safety systems
- Strong electrical or mechanical expertise with working knowledge of the other discipline
- Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex building systems independently
- Experience working in data centrers or high‑availability environments preferred
- Strong customer service mindset when working with internal teams and clients
- Good verbal and written communication skills for technical and operational reporting
- Willingness to work shifts in a 24/7 operational environment
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work in a leading multinational corporation (MNC).
- Stable and permanent employment
- Comprehensive benefits package and supportive company culture.
- Exposure to advanced technologies and career development opportunities in a Data Center Environment
Site Engineer, Chargeman BO33KV (Data Center)
- Work in a mission‑critical, high‑impact technical environment
- Strong career growth with hands‑on engineering exposure
About Our Client
Our client is a global provider of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions supporting enterprises worldwide. They operate large‑scale, secure facilities and foster a culture focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Job Description
- Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and daily scheduling of electrical, mechanical, and technical infrastructure
- Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and vendors to ensure safe and compliant execution of works
- Execute equipment and system switching procedures with minimal operational disruption
- Monitor infrastructure via site inspections and building management systems and respond to incidents
- Support 24×7 operations, including on‑call duties.
- Ensure adherence to SLAs, proactively identify risks, and support service delivery objectives
- Prepare and maintain documentation such as MOPs, Change Requests, and Emergency Operating Procedures
- Enforce safety standards, approved processes, and regulatory requirements at all times
- Support energy efficiency initiatives and continuous improvement programs
- Supervise and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and task oversight
- Support ad hoc projects including fire safety, sustainability, audits, capacity planning, and disaster recovery
The Successful Applicant
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in mission‑critical environments such as data centers or similar facilities
- Valid chargeman BO33KV qualification
- Technical education or certification in engineering or mission‑critical operations
- Vocational training or equivalent hands‑on experience in site engineering or technical operations
- Practical experience maintaining electrical, mechanical, or HVAC systems
- Familiarity with fire detection and suppression systems is an advantage
- Basic knowledge of elevators, conveyor systems, or technical security systems (CCTV, access control)
- Ability to use testing and diagnostic tools effectively
- Relevant internal or industry certifications are an advantage
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
- Proactive, customer‑focused mindset with attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and manage incidents effectively
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in shift‑based environments
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work with an established MNC in the Technology & Telecoms industry.
- Permanent role with career growth opportunities.
- A supportive and professional work environment.