Lab Operations Lead, Construction Tech & Protective Eng

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU is seeking a Senior Executive for the Construction Technology and Protective Engineering Laboratory within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The role oversees day-to-day operations, equipment, safety, and workflows to enable cutting-edge research and experiential learning.

Working with faculty, researchers, and students, you will mentor staff, manage procurement, and drive digital enhancements in lab operations, contributing to NTU’s mission in science and technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant laboratory operations experience, preferably in academia.
• Diploma in Engineering with at least 5 years relevant experience may be considered.
• Proven expertise in machining, fabrication, CNC tools, and workshop operations.
• Good knowledge of construction technology, protective engineering equipment, lab safety, and digital process tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary person in charge of the workshop, managing equipment usage, scheduling, and workflow; ensure facilities are well maintained and ready for academic and research needs.
• Operate and supervise machining processes including cutting, drilling, grinding, sawing, CNC routing, and other fabrication services.
• Support students, faculty, and researchers with fabrication requests, offering technical guidance on design feasibility, materials, and methods; deliver timely solutions for urgent projects.
• Enforce safety protocols, train personnel in equipment use, maintain risk assessments, and ensure compliance with university standards.
• Oversee maintenance, servicing, calibration, and procurement of tools and consumables; track usage, records, and asset replacement/disposal.
• Mentor and train students, research staff, and new hires in machining techniques and safe workshop practices.
• Support teaching curriculum by preparing demonstrations and assisting in laboratory sessions.
• Monitor equipment usage charges, provide exam support, and contribute to academic events.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to integrate digital tools and modern techniques in laboratory operations.
• Take on additional responsibilities and assignments as delegated by the Reporting Officer, such as managing procurement or participating in school-wide initiatives.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies to support world-class research and teaching activities.

Skills

Machining & fabrication

CNC tooling

Laboratory operations

Safety & compliance

Mentoring & training

Stakeholder collaboration

Process improvement

Inventory & asset management

Documentation & records

Digital transformation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Diploma with ≥5 years experience

Tools

CNC routing

Machining equipment

Digital lab tools

Job description

NTU is seeking a Senior Executive for the Construction Technology and Protective Engineering Laboratory within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The role oversees day-to-day operations, equipment, safety, and workflows to enable cutting-edge research and experiential learning.

Working with faculty, researchers, and students, you will mentor staff, manage procurement, and drive digital enhancements in lab operations, contributing to NTU’s mission in science and technology