Job Description

SIMTech is looking for a highly motivated, quick learner with excellent interpersonal skills to join Additive Technology Innovation (ATI) Group. The successful candidate will have opportunities to participate in research and industry projects in additive manufacturing (AM) and be involved in a highly challenging and dynamic research and development environment by working with scientists and engineers. The lab officer's responsibilities include sample preparation, characterization, measurement, and mechanical testing. The lab officer also supports group's research activities through procurement, equipment maintenance, risks assessments, including:

• Hand-on work such as preparing, operating and unpacking AM printers.
• Perform material testing, sample preparation, dimensional measurements, surface quality inspection, microstructure & defects analysis.
• Tracking and managing lab and group's resource utilization, procurement, and delivery.
• Storage space management and optimization.
• Ensure high operational readiness by liaising with vendors to troubleshooting breakdowns preventive maintenance, and repairs.
• Facilitating mechanical and electrical installations for new equipment.
• Assist in lab equipment operation, collection of process data and analysis of results.
• Secondary roles related to health, safety, environment, and procurement to manage the Risk Assessment (RA), Standard Working Procedures (SWP), Permit to Work (PTW), and chemical purchasing and storage.
• Identify and recommend improvement measurements to ensuring high quality in lab safety and 5S standards.

Job Requirements

• Polytechnic / Technical Diploma degree in Engineering.
• Strong hands-on capabilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Diligent and possess a positive work attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Open attitude to lifelong learning and adapts well to new technologies.
• In-depth knowledge / hands-on experience in design for additive manufacturing (DfAM), CAD-based modelling, fusion or sinter-based additive manufacturing processing & metallurgy will be an added advantage.