R&D Tribology Engineering Assistant

JUST RECRUIT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

JUST RECRUIT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking an R&D Tribo Engineering Assistant to support tribology and reliability testing activities in our lab. The role involves hands-on testing, data collection and analysis, failure analysis support, and assisting R&D engineers in improving testing methodologies.

The position welcomes diploma holders and fresh graduates, and offers exposure to R&D, reliability testing and equipment troubleshooting in a cleanroom environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Fresh diploma graduates may apply.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles especially materials, mechanics or electronics.
• Able to follow technical procedures, SOPs and quality standards.
• Comfortable performing hands-on laboratory and testing activities.
• Able to work in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reliability and tribology testing for head/media designs according to test protocols.
• Collect, analyse test results to evaluate head/media performance and reliability.
• Prepare test reports and result summaries for the R&D engineering team.
• Perform basic failure analysis on post-tested head and media samples with guidance from senior engineers.
• Support improvements to test methodologies to meet updated requirements.
• Assist in setting up new test fixtures, tools and equipment for reliability testing.
• Perform test equipment setup, calibration and basic troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with R&D engineers and cross-site teams on testing activities and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, safety requirements and SOPs.
• Perform other engineering or laboratory duties as assigned.

Skills

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Python

Testing

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Materials Engineering

Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Related discipline

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Location: Pioneer, Singapore
Job Function: Engineering / Research & Development

12 Hour Shift

Job Description

We are looking for an R&D Tribo Engineering Assistant to support our tribology and reliability testing activities.

The successful candidate will perform hands-on laboratory testing, collect and analyse engineering data, support failure analysis and assist R&D engineers in improving and developing reliability test methodologies.

This position is suitable for engineering diploma holders who are interested in developing practical experience in R&D, reliability testing, laboratory engineering and equipment troubleshooting. Fresh diploma graduates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reliability and tribology testing for head/media designs according to established test protocols.

• Collect, compile and analyse test results to support evaluation of head/media performance and reliability.

• Prepare test reports and result summaries for the R&D engineering team.

• Perform basic failure analysis on post-tested head and media samples with guidance from senior engineers and material science laboratories.

• Support improvements to existing test methodologies to meet updated customer and internal requirements.

• Assist in setting up new test fixtures, tools and equipment for reliability and head-media interference testing.

• Perform test equipment setup, calibration and basic troubleshooting.

• Collaborate with R&D engineers and cross-site technical teams on testing activities, technical alignment and knowledge sharing.

• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, safety requirements and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Perform other engineering or laboratory support duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Singapore-recognized Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Fresh diploma graduates may apply.

• Basic understanding of engineering principles involving materials, mechanics or electronics.

• Able to follow technical procedures, SOPs and quality standards.

• Comfortable performing hands-on laboratory and testing activities.

• Able to work in a cleanroom environment.

Preferred Skills / Experience

Candidates with any of the following will have an advantage:

• Relevant laboratory, testing or reliability experience.

• Basic understanding of hard disk drive (HDD) or precision-device structures.

• Experience with test equipment setup and troubleshooting.

• Exposure to MATLAB, LabVIEW or Python.

• Knowledge of material interfaces, tribology or reliability-testing concepts.

We welcome motivated candidates who are interested in hands-on engineering and developing their technical experience within an R&D environment.