Lab Technician, GHT CoE

About the role

Ecolab's Global High Tech Center of Excellence for Asia, based in Singapore, supports the company's data center and microelectronics businesses across the region. It is looking for a hands-on engineering lab technician to support prototype development, testing and validation in an advanced hardware environment. The role works closely with internal teams to build, assemble, test, troubleshoot and maintain prototype systems and laboratory setups used for product development and performance evaluation.

Key responsibilities

• Work with researchers to advance new designs from concept to validated product.
• Develop and run lab tests, characterization plans and validation procedures.
• Assist with mechanical and thermal assembly and integration of prototype systems.
• Assemble and troubleshoot cooling systems for data centers, including CDUs (Cooling Distribution Units), pumps and sensors.
• Perform mechanical assembly, disassembly and maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate a varied workload, manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
• Follow safety procedures and advise the engineering team on proper practices.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Chemistry, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering (or Engineering Science).
• 4-6+ years of hands-on lab experience in industrial or R&D environments.
• Experience with cooling systems and/or data center hardware.
• Hands-on lab experience including thermal/mechanical experimentation, data acquisition and chemistry handling.
• Experience designing and maintaining prototype test fixtures, jigs and laboratory setups.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and good communication and teamwork.