Test Operator

Dyson Institute; Philippines; On-site; PHP 167,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Dyson Institute is seeking a Lab Senior Operator to support test lab activities, perform testing and inspections, and help manage operator rotations and data reporting. The role involves following SOPs, maintaining safety practices, and contributing to accurate test records.

The position may require shift rotations and collaboration with engineers and technicians. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, 2 years in a lab-like environment, and familiarity with lab equipment, PPE usage,

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; certification or coursework in laboratory operations, engineering, or a related field is a plus.
• Candidates with minimum of 2 year(s) of working experience or in similar lab environment.
• Basic proficiency in handling tools, computers, and light soldering; familiarity with lab equipment and testing procedures is preferred.
• Understanding of chemical handling safety protocols and PPE usage; adherence to lab safety and hazard control guidelines.
• Ability to maintain inventory, support housekeeping, and follow 5S principles to ensure an orderly lab environment.
• Quick learner who adapts to new concepts and demonstrates efficiency in completing tasks under guidance from technicians or engineers.
• Able to work in shift rotation if called for.
• Desirable: Good command of English & Bahasa Malaysia

Responsibilities

• Monitor and execute testing procedures, including specialized tests using automated systems and manual setups.
• Conduct detailed inspections and track testing outcomes, failures, and safety risks.
• Provide timely updates and reports on test status, data logging, and first layer troubleshooting.
• Train new operators using SOPs, including buddy systems and guidance for test setups and compliance.
• Plan and manage manpower allocations, operator rotations, attendance tracking, and operator support schedules.
• Record man-days usage daily and total them at reporting cycle to facilitate cross-charging to projects.
• Manage sample inventory, registration, organization, and disposals; track PPE and consumables for testing and lab operations.
• Perform first-level troubleshooting on lab equipment and test rigs; coordinate preventive maintenance with technicians.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description Summary

The lab senior operator is responsible for supporting laboratory activities, conduct testing, including, operator attendance and allocation, sample collection, registration and maintain reliable test record. The role involves assisting in various lab operation, following safety protocols, and ensuring the smooth execution of daily task while adhering to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Risk assessment (RA).

About Us

Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We solve the problems others choose to ignore, with surprising new inventions that defy convention and simply work better. We’re growing fast and our ambition is huge - more categories, more locations, and more people.

About The Role

To support the Test Lab tasks and activity, which shall include, but not by way of limitation, on the following:

• Testing and Inspection Coordination: Monitor and execute testing procedures, including specialized tests using automated systems and manual setups.
• Conduct detailed inspections and track testing outcomes, failures, and safety risks.
• Provide timely updates and reports on test status, data logging, and first layer troubleshooting.
• Operator Support and Training: Train new operators using training methods in the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), including buddy systems and guidance for test setups and compliance.
• Plan and manage manpower allocations, operator rotations, attendance tracking, and operator support schedules.
• Man-days Recording and Reporting: Record man-days usage daily by documenting how operator time is distributed across multiple projects.
• Compile and total man-days at the end of the reporting cycle (cut-off period) to facilitate cross-charging to respective projects.
• Sample and Consumable Management: Manage sample inventory, registration, organization, and disposals.
• Track, restock, and monitor consumables and personal protection equipment (PPE) required for testing and day-to-day lab operations.
• Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Perform first-level troubleshooting on lab equipment and test rigs.
• Ensure equipment maintenance, including preventive measures and modifications, with technician supervision when required.
• Safety and Compliance Monitoring: Maintain 24/7 oversight for safety coverage during high-risk operations.
• Conduct process audits and ensure operator adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), test requirements, and lab 5S practices.
• Data Management and Reporting: Verify test data and results, including extraction, compilation, and reporting to relevant technical teams.

About You

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; certification or coursework in laboratory operations, engineering, or a related field is a plus.
• Candidates with minimum of 2 year(s) of working experience or in similar lab environment.
• Basic proficiency in handling tools, computers, and light soldering; familiarity with lab equipment and testing procedures is preferred.
• Understanding of chemical handling safety protocols and PPE usage; adherence to lab safety and hazard control guidelines.
• Ability to maintain inventory, support housekeeping, and follow 5S principles to ensure an orderly lab environment.
• Quick learner who adapts to new concepts and demonstrates efficiency in completing tasks under guidance from technicians or engineers.
• Able to work in shift rotation if called for.
• Desirable: Good command of English & Bahasa Malaysia
• Excellent personality and open to positive criticism.
• Consistently putting effort to maintain and further improve current system or process.
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.
• Capable of working under pressure, commit to tight deadlines.

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer.

We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.

At Dyson we are focused on solving the problems that others have ignored; solving them first using our technology and ingenuity.

In order to achieve this we need to pioneer technologies that are different and authentic.

This is the core of what we do and who we are.

We must strive to create the future, every single day by developing new things, different things, things that go against the grain with a diverse and global team of ingenious minds.

Dyson employs 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries.

And while we are growing fast we want Dyson to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing our products as well as reinventing how we work, how we sell and how we support our owners.

At the same time we are working through the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson Award and Dyson Institute to inspire future engineers and pioneering a new approach to engineering education.

Underlining everything we do in this diverse environment is the need to always show respect, supporting each other as one team to overcome whatever challenges we encounter.

We drive empowerment, development and equality in an inclusive environment for our people around the world.

The future doesn’t just happen, we look to make it happen, to achieve leaps through pioneering new ideas.