Data Centre Lab Technician

Ecolab, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab, Inc. is seeking a hands-on engineering lab technician to support prototype development, testing, and validation in an advanced hardware innovation environment.

You will build, assemble, test, troubleshoot and maintain prototype systems and lab setups used for product development and performance evaluation. The ideal candidate has solid lab experience with electromechanical hardware and/or wet chemistry equipment, can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting, and enjoys solving

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Chemistry, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• 4–6+ years of hands-on lab experience in industrial/R&D environments.
• Experience with cooling systems and data center hardware.
• Hands-on lab experience including thermal/mechanical experimentation, data acquisition, and handling chemistry.
• Experience designing and maintaining prototype test fixtures, jigs, and lab setups.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advance designs from concept to validated product with researchers.
• Develop and execute lab tests, characterization plans, and validation procedures.
• Assist with mechanical and thermal assembly and integration of prototype systems.
• Assemble and troubleshoot cooling systems for data centers and related hardware.
• Perform mechanical assembly, disassembly and maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate workload, manage shifting priorities, and meet timelines.
• Follow safety procedures and guide others on proper practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Chemistry or Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Thermal testing equipment

Lab instrumentation (data acquisition)

Job description

Role Summary We are looking for a hands‑on engineering lab technician to support prototype development, testing, and validation activities within an advanced hardware innovation environment. This role will work closely with internal teams to build, assemble, test, troubleshoot, and maintain prototype systems and laboratory setups used for product development and performance evaluation.

Role Summary We are looking for a hands‑on engineering lab technician to support prototype development, testing, and validation activities within an advanced hardware innovation environment. This role will work closely with internal teams to build, assemble, test, troubleshoot, and maintain prototype systems and laboratory setups used for product development and performance evaluation.
The ideal candidate brings strong practical lab experience, confidence working with electromechanical hardware and/or wet chemistry equipment, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced development setting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building, testing, solving technical problems, and contributing directly to innovation programs.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with researchers to advance new designs from concept to validated product
• Develop and execute lab tests, characterization plans, and validation procedures
• Assist with mechanical and thermal assembly and integration of prototype systems
• Assemble and troubleshoot cooling systems for data centers, including CDUs (Cooling Distribution Units), pumps, sensors, and other electromechanical hardware systems
• Perform mechanical assembly, disassembly, and maintenance tasks
• Coordinate a varied workload, manage shifting priorities, and complete tasks within required timelines
• Follow established safety procedures and provide guidance to the engineering team on proper practices

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Chemistry, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (or Engineering Science)
• 4–6+ years of hands‑on lab experience in industrial / R&D environments
• Experience working with cooling systems and/or hardware systems for data centers
• Hands‑on lab experience, including thermal/mechanical experimentation, data acquisition, and handling chemistry
• Experience designing and maintaining prototype test fixtures, jigs, and laboratory setups
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.