ASSISTANT / TECHNICAL ENGINEER

Duties and Responsibilities

• Modification and improvement of existing products
• Development of new products
• Performing laboratory testing and characterization of products
• Support commercial team in technical analysis of customer specification and drive internal discussion specification review process.
• Support Operations and Quality teams in resolving technical problem and cost-down projects
• Liaise with suppliers to source for new raw materials and additives
• Lab management – keeping lab clean and safe, maintenance of lab equipment, ability to handle heavy loads, including disposal of chemical waste
• Customer interactions may be required at times
• Testing & Analysis: Conduct product testing, quality checks, and support trial evaluations; accurately record and report results.
• Technical Support: Assist in troubleshooting, process improvements, and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
• Product Development: Support R&D activities including sample preparation, lab-scale testing, and new product trials.
• Compliance & Maintenance: Ensure adherence to SOPs, safety standards, and proper maintenance of lab equipment and documentation.
• Any other duties assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least Specialist Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or equivalent, majoring chemical, chemistry, materials (particularly polymer) or related.
• Experience (including internship) in formulation and/or coating of emulsions, hotmelts and UV curable are highly welcomed.
• 0-3 years of working experience.