Engineering Technician

Dyson Institute; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dyson Institute in Singapore seeks an Engineering Technician to join the Test Development Team. You will help develop test methodologies, support product verification, and work with R&D engineers to ensure robust, high-quality designs.

The role requires a Diploma in engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and familiarity with CAD tools. You will collaborate across teams and contribute to lab operations and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Diploma in engineering or related field required.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking with mathematical/statistical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Test procedures and acceptance criteria for product verification.
• Perform testing per prescribed matrices and standards (IEC, ASTM, QB/T).
• Be familiar with test environments and automation tools to ensure requirements are met.
• Assist in designing and prototyping test jigs/fixtures and oversee fabrication.

Skills

CAD experience

Education

Diploma in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

About Us

Dyson is a global technology company that sets out to solve the problems others ignore. We create machines that are different, better and more useful through inventive engineering, rigorous testing and a commitment to exploring new possibilities.

About the Role

Search is on for creative tech savvy Engineering Technician to join Dyson’s Test Development Team in Singapore, to keep pace with Dyson’s ambition for incremental growth in product categories and product range in the coming years. The right candidate can be excited with prospects of being able to develop, in conjunction with R&D Engineers, test methodologies that are deployed to stress test new product designs, product offerings, fulfilling a desire to ensure delivery of a robust and quality product to consumers and, at the same time drive continuous improvements to existing methodologies, keeping pace with automation technologies. To do so, the candidate must be self-directed, comfortable with working across development teams & product offerings and be unafraid of getting their hands dirty.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Test & Tech Development Support the investigation of design & technical specifications, development of test procedure(s) and acceptance criteria required for product verification.
• Perform testing in conformance to prescribed test matrix/procedures, under developmental test methodologies and/or International Standards (IEC, ASTM, QB/T, etc).
• Be knowledgeable of various test environments and internal / external automated testing tools to ensure that requirements are implemented correctly.
• Support the Design, development and prototyping of test jigs &fixtures / test apparatus, overseeing the fabrication process where necessary.
• Conduct preliminary troubleshooting of jigs & fixtures / test systems, diagnose faults and perform remedial actions.
• Analyze test results and adjust test systems as required.
• Preparation of test and failure reports and responsible for dissemination to stakeholders.
• Product Development Support investigation of test requirements for research & product development projects, contributing to robust and efficient product verification strategies.
• Partner with product performance/design teams for design improvement works and validation of new product prototypes.
• Lab Management Support laboratory operations & equipment maintenance/calibration.
• Maintain 5s housekeeping and participate in Health & Safety initiatives.
• Other ad-hoc duties may be assigned.

About You

Technical: Diploma in any relevant engineering discipline. Possess technical problem-solving skills and reasoning ability through mathematical and statistical principles. Ability to convey information and ideas at a technical level. Experience with CAD applications will also be helpful in the realization of test systems design / development.

Person: Self-motivated and a great team player. Able to adapt and react to changing requirements and priorities. Able to develop clear, efficient and logical approaches to work, with an innate ability to think out of the box a plus. Able to collaborate effectively across Teams (ie. System Engineers, Design Engineers and Compliance & Regulatory Specialist, etc).

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company Overview

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.