Introducing The Traineeship Program

The 2-year traineeship program with The LYCRA Company Singapore Pte Ltd, is designed to equip candidates with practical experience and essential skills to excel and grow within the organization. As part of a global leader in innovative fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, this program offers hands-on training in key technical areas, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process operations.

Our purpose is to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application, empowering trainees to contribute meaningfully to our operations while developing industry-relevant expertise. By joining this program, candidates gain exposure to advanced manufacturing practices, collaborate with experienced professionals, and build a foundation for long-term career growth in a dynamic and supportive environment.

The 3 roles available for the traineeship are:

1) Mechanical Specialist, Maintenance
2) E&I Specialist, Maintenance
3) Process Technicians, Operations

Why choose us:

• We provide practical, real-world experience that helps you apply what you learn with confidence.
• Our program is designed to help you develop industry-relevant skills and knowledge.
• We offer a competitive salary, including completion bonus and excellent benefits package.
• Successful candidates will benefit from a well-defined career progression pathway, with accelerated opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.

During the traineeship, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build proficiency in several key areas shared below:

Mechanical Specialist

• Participate in reliability engineering activities to support equipment improvement, including defect elimination, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Learn about verification, validation, and analysis of past equipment history & current data.
• Support in troubleshooting and repairing faulty equipment under supervision.
• Learn and participate in executing predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenanceprograms for mechanical equipment in a timely manner.
• Provide operational support to enhance equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Gain hands-on exposure and training in performing non-destructive testing and analysis on mechanicalequipment, such as Vibration Analysis and Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement.

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Specialist

• Learn to support and maintain the plant Electrical, Instrumentation, and DCS equipment.
• Conduct inspections, preventive maintenance, Safety Instrumented Systems and quality control equipment and condition-based monitoring activities.
• Troubleshoot to identify and rectify the root cause of equipment failure under supervision.
• Contribute ideas to improve equipment reliability, productivity, and eliminate waste.

Process Technician

• Support the day-to-day operations of process units and utilities at the plant under close supervision, ensuring safe and reliable plant performance.
• Assist and support in basic frontline maintenance.
• Participate in process sampling and basic testing to help monitor and maintain product quality.
• Learn and apply Safe System of Work (SSoW) procedures and risk control measures to ensure work activities are carried out safely.
• Gain hands-on exposure and training to plant operations, safety practices, and quality standards through on-the-job training and mentoring.

The minimum requirements to qualify for the traineeship program are:

• ITE or Diploma in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Fresh graduates or mid-career professionals who are switching out of other industries
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• A team player, with good interpersonal and communication skills.

Submit your interest with us via email with your full resume to tuashr@lycra.com.