R&D Technician

Saint-Gobain; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Malaysia is seeking an R&D Laboratory Technician to support engineers in testing cement sand stabilization, mortars, and concrete prototypes. You will perform routine tests, operate a lab mixer, prepare samples, and document results to ensure high standards.

Responsibilities include data recording, equipment calibration, safety adherence, and collaboration with QA/QC and operations for timely issue resolution.

Qualifications

• High school education or certificate level or higher.
• Able to work independently in a lab environment.
• Good time management and teamwork skills.
• Strong command of Bahasa Malaysia & English; computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Assist R&D engineers with new material trials and prototype development.
• Conduct routine lab tests including density, strength, and other material analyses.
• Operate and calibrate lab equipment; maintain safety and 5S standards.
• Record data accurately and maintain detailed lab documentation.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and operations to ensure smooth trial runs.

Skills

Time management

Independence

Laboratory skills

5S implementation

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

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To assist R&D Engineers with small-scale product trials, conducting material analysis, operating, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory equipment to ensure accurate, high-standard results. Conduct and Handling R&D activities in a manner commensurate with Weber ISO QEHS Best Practices methodologies.

Prototype Development: Assist R&D Engineers in creating and testing new product prototypes, particularly in cement sand stabilization, mortar or concrete. Conduct routine R&D laboratory tests involving sample preparation, PSD, titration, density and mechanical strength determination.

Key Responsibilities

New incoming materials R&D tasks.

R&D Prototype and Experimentation inspection checks

Trial Runs: Operate specialized machinery (e.g., Lab scale mixer) for new product development samples.

Data Analysis: Record and analyze test results accurately, maintain detailed records and documentation to support product improvements

Performance Testing: Test the strength, durability, and flexibility of materials under various conditions.

Equipment Maintenance: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of laboratory instruments to ensure functionality.

ISO (QEHS) management system compliance: Conduct lab activities adhere to established SOPs, and safety standards (including 5S).

Sample Management: Collect and prepare material samples (liquid, paste, mortar, rock and concrete) for testing.

Work closely with operation team to ensure a smooth run for the operation and compliance ISO to produce a high quality of Weber & Emix product.

Work closely with QAQC, Technical/ Commercial team regarding customer feedback or complaint to support resolve issue timely.

Requirements

At least completed high school education (SRP/ PMR/ SPM/ STPM), or certificate level or higher with minimum 1 - 2 years’ experience in Laboratory testing activities.

Able to work independently.

Good interactive & time management skill.

Good command in Bahasa Malaysia & English and computer literate.

Basic Laboratory skill, construction material testing equipment techniques and 5S implementation.

Knowledge of Problem-solving tools: Fishbone Diagram, Pareto Chart and SWOT Analysis to identify root causes, breakdown issues, brainstorm ideas and improvement.

FMEA, 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagram for root cause analysis