Laboratory Technologist (ECE Electrical Machines & Drives Laboratory (EMDL)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Laboratory Operations role in the Electrical Machines & Drives Laboratory (EMDL). You will ensure safe operation of high-power equipment, prepare teaching labs, and handle procurement and administrative tasks for lab resources.

Key duties include maintenance of three-phase equipment, safety compliance, asset management, and assisting visiting researchers during demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related field.
• At least 3 years hands-on lab experience with high-power electrical equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain three-phase power equipment, motor drives, and power converters.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and high-voltage practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• High-Power Equipment Operation & Maintenance—Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain three-phase high-power equipment and motor drives.
• Equipment Procurement, Asset Management & Write-Off—Manage lifecycle of lab equipment and liaise with vendors.
• Financial Administration (Staff & Student Reimbursements)—Process claims and reimbursements via the university financial system.
• Teaching Laboratory Preparation—Prepare, set up, and check experimental rigs; develop lab manuals and safety materials.
• Laboratory Safety & Regulatory Compliance—Serve as lab safety coordinator and train users on safety protocols.
• Inventory & Consumables Management—Monitor stocks and raise purchase orders to replenish.
• Lab Access & User Administration—Manage access accounts and support visitors during demonstrations.

Skills

Three-phase power equipment operation

Electrical safety standards

Electrical schematics reading

Test & measurement instruments

Procurement & asset management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field

Tools

Power analysers

Oscilloscopes

LCR meters

Power supplies

Job description

Company description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description:

Job Description

To support the day-to-day technical operations of the Electrical Machines & Drives Laboratory (EMDL), ensuring safe and efficient running of high-power electrical equipment, facilitating undergraduate and postgraduate teaching laboratory sessions, and providing administrative and procurement support for lab resources and personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 1. High-Power Equipment Operation & Maintenance—Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain three-phase high-power electrical equipment and motor drive systems, including variable frequency drives (VFDs), power converters, and associated instrumentation. Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and coordinate external servicing where required.
• 2. Equipment Procurement, Asset Management & Write-Off—Manage the full lifecycle of laboratory equipment: prepare purchase requisitions, liaise with vendors, track assets in the university inventory system, and process equipment write-off or disposal in accordance with NUS policies.
• 3. Financial Administration (Staff & Student Reimbursements)—Process claims and reimbursements for research staff and students (e.g., travel, consumables, conference expenses) through the university financial system, ensuring compliance with grant and departmental financial guidelines.
• 4. Teaching Laboratory Preparation—Prepare, set up, and check experimental rigs for undergraduate and postgraduate laboratory sessions; develop and update lab manuals, experiment guides, and safety briefing materials in coordination with the module coordinator.
• 5. Laboratory Safety & Regulatory Compliance—Serve as the primary lab safety coordinator: conduct regular safety inspections, maintain safety records, coordinate with NUS EHS (Environmental Health & Safety), ensure compliance with high-voltage and electrical safety regulations, and train new users on lab safety protocols.
• 6. Inventory & Consumables Management—Monitor and maintain stocks of components, consumables, and tools; raise purchase orders to replenish stocks in a timely manner.
• 7. Lab Access & User Administration—Manage lab access accounts, maintain logbooks, induct new users, and support visiting researchers and industrial partners during lab demonstrations or experiments.

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electrical Machines, alor a closely related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in an electrical engineering laboratory environment or similar, with experience in operating three-phase power equipment.
• Preferred Technical Skills:
  1. Proficiency in operating and maintaining three-phase power equipment, motor drives, and power converters.
  2. Familiarity with electrical safety standards (e.g., SS 638, IEC 60364, or equivalent) and high-voltage safety practices.
  3. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, and equipment manuals.
  4. Experience with test & measurement instruments (power supplies, oscilloscopes, power analysers, LCR meters, etc.).
  5. Working knowledge of laboratory management systems and university procurement/financial systems is an advantage.
• Personal Attributes: Meticulous, safety-conscious, willing to learn, proactive, and able to work independently as well as in a team; good communication skills for liaising with students, staff, and vendors.