Technical Executive - Centre for Environmental Sustainability

About the role

Ngee Ann Polytechnic's Centre for Environmental Sustainability (CfES) works with companies and industry partners to develop practical sustainability solutions in areas such as sustainable materials, resource recovery, circular economy and environmental technologies. The Centre provides technical consultancy, capability development and project-based collaboration. CfES is looking for a hands-on, organised Technical Executive to support laboratory operations, materials processing, equipment management, procurement and project administration within the Materials Technology team. This is a 2-year contract position, primarily an operations and technical support role rather than a research position.

Key responsibilities

• Support industry projects and technical consultancy through laboratory, workshop and testing activities.
• Operate and maintain laboratory and process equipment used for materials processing and testing.
• Prepare samples, process materials, run tests and collect data.
• Manage laboratory resources, including equipment, consumables, chemicals and inventory.
• Support procurement, vendor coordination and project administration.
• Maintain laboratory safety, documentation and operational records in line with established procedures.
• Work with engineers, technical specialists and industry partners to support project delivery.

Required profile

• Nitec, Higher Nitec or Diploma in Materials Technology, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Good hands-on technical aptitude and interest in laboratory, manufacturing or process operations.
• Able to work effectively in a laboratory and workshop environment.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• An advantage: familiarity with polymer processing, composite manufacturing, extrusion, injection moulding or related processes.
• An advantage: familiarity with standard materials testing techniques and laboratory equipment.
• An advantage: experience supporting laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, procurement or project administration, or experience in manufacturing, testing, engineering or technical service environments.