Part-Time Lab Technician Wanted: Help Singapore’s Deep-Tech Founders Build What’s Next

National GRIP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

National GRIP is seeking a Part-Time Lab Technician in Singapore to oversee daily makerspace operations, maintain equipment, and assist founders in turning designs into prototypes.

The role requires hands-on experience in a fabrication environment, proficiency with 3D printing, CNC, laser cutting, and CAD/CAM tools, plus a focus on safety and user training.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years hands-on makerspace experience.
• Strong practical experience with 3D printing, CNC machining and laser cutting.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Illustrator, Cura.
• Good knowledge of workshop safety and equipment care.
• Experience training users; basic electronics/Arduino is a plus.
• Diploma or degree in engineering or related field; hands-on experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day makerspace operations and keep the facility safe, organized and ready for use.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot equipment including 3D printers, CNC machines and laser cutters.
• Train and guide users on equipment operation, workshop procedures and safe working practices.
• Help founders with design-for-fabrication, material selection and file preparation.
• Support users with CAD/CAM and fabrication workflows.
• Keep tools, equipment and consumables stocked, calibrated and in good working order.
• Track equipment usage, maintenance requirements and incidents.
• Support workshops, demonstrations and special projects when required.
• Identify practical ways to improve equipment, processes and the overall user experience.

Skills

3D printing

CNC machining

Laser cutting

CAD/CAM

Safety & housekeeping

Troubleshooting

User training

Arduino/electronics

Education

Engineering diploma/degree

Tools

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Illustrator

Cura

Job description

Are you an experienced makerspace or fabrication professional who enjoys helping people turn ideas into working prototypes?

Support deep-tech founders from Singapore’s universities and research institutes as they take ideas from research towards real-world applications.

We’re looking for an experienced Part-Time Lab Technician. You’ll be the hands-on person who keeps the space safe, organized and ready for use while helping founders confidently turn designs into prototypes.

The Opportunity

This is a practical, hands-on role for someone who knows their way around a makerspace, fabrication lab or technical workshop.

You’ll help manage the day-to-day operation of the space, maintain equipment, support users and troubleshoot the practical challenges that come with building and testing prototypes.

You should be comfortable working independently and equally comfortable showing a first-time user how to operate equipment safely.

• Run day-to-day makerspace operations and help keep the facility safe, organized and ready for use.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot equipment including 3D printers, CNC machines and laser cutters.
• Train and guide users on equipment operation, workshop procedures and safe working practices.
• Help founders with design-for-fabrication, material selection and file preparation.
• Support users with CAD/CAM and fabrication workflows.
• Keep tools, equipment and consumables stocked, calibrated and in good working order.
• Track equipment usage, maintenance requirements and incidents.
• Support workshops, demonstrations and special projects when required.
• Identify practical ways to improve equipment, processes and the overall user experience.

Ideally, you have:

• Around 5–10 years of hands-on experience in a makerspace, fabrication lab, prototyping facility or similar technical workshop.
• Strong practical experience with 3D printing (FDM and/or resin), CNC machining and laser cutting.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM and fabrication software such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Illustrator, Cura or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of workshop safety, equipment care and housekeeping.
• The confidence to troubleshoot equipment and solve practical fabrication problems.
• Good communication skills and the patience to guide users with different levels of technical experience.
• The ability to work independently and manage the space with minimal supervision.
• Experience in an Institute of Higher Learning (IHL), university or educational makerspace would be especially useful.
• Experience conducting workshops or training users, as well as basic electronics, Arduino or prototyping skills, would also be an advantage.
• A relevant diploma or degree in engineering, design or a related technical field is useful, but we also value equivalent hands-on experience.

You’ll work alongside founders tackling real-world challenges across science, engineering and deep tech and play an important role in helping them move from an idea on a screen to something they can actually build, test and improve.

The role offers flexible part-time hours and the opportunity to contribute to a growing national deep-tech ecosystem.

If you’re the kind of person who enjoys making things work, let's talk.