Technician, Equipment

REC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

REC is seeking a hands-on Shift Technician to support equipment maintenance at the Cells manufacturing plant in Singapore. You will drive reliability, efficiency, and quality through PM/PDM/TPM activities and proactive problem-solving on a 12-hour rotating shift.

Ideal candidates have a diploma or NITEC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, with experience in automation systems, motors, sensors, and electrical schematics. Entry level welcomed; willingness to standby on weekends is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with equipment maintenance in manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with automation, pneumatics, motors, sensors, and electrical schematics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; root cause analysis preferred.
• Proactive attitude, integrity, and accountability; able to work independently.
• Good computer literacy and communication across levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance during shift.
• Carry out basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Execute PM, PDM and TPM activities per schedules and standards.
• Maintain equipment in good operational condition and provide updates.
• Support process optimization, cost reduction and equipment qualification projects.
• Follow safety procedures and maintenance work instructions.
• Maintain discipline and support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by project and organizational needs.

Skills

Maintenance Execution

Troubleshooting & Downtime Reduction

Maintenance Reporting

Safety & Discipline

Teamwork & Shift Support

Education

Diploma or Higher NITEC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands‑on Shift Technician to support the equipment maintenance and continuous improvement functions within REC's Cells manufacturing plant. The incumbent will play a key role in driving equipment reliability, operational efficiency, product quality, and manufacturing excellence in support of REC's ambition to be the world's leading solar cells producer.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance (PM) during shift work.
• Carry out basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime.
• Execute Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PDM), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities according to planned schedules and standards.
• Ensure equipment and systems are maintained in good operational condition.
• Provide timely updates or reports on the maintenance works.
• Support projects related to process optimization, cost reduction, system upgrades, Cpk improvement, equipment qualification, and new material evaluation.
• Follow safety procedures, operational standards, and maintenance work instructions.
• Maintain a high level of discipline, accountability, and punctuality by remaining focused on assigned tasks and supporting uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on project and organizational needs.

Essential Job Competencies

• Equipment Maintenance Execution (PM/PDM/TPM): Ability to perform preventive, predictive, and total productive maintenance activities according to established procedures and standards to ensure equipment reliability and operational readiness.
• Technical Troubleshooting & Downtime Reduction: Ability to carry out basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting to support timely recovery of equipment and minimize operational downtime.
• Maintenance Reporting & System Accountability: Ability to provide accurate maintenance updates and documentation to ensure proper tracking of maintenance activities and equipment conditions.
• Safety Compliance & Operational Discipline: Commitment to following workplace safety requirements, operational procedures, and maintenance standards to ensure safe and compliant operations.
• Teamwork & Shift Support: Ability to work collaboratively with team members and support shift operations to achieve maintenance and production targets.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Candidates with equipment maintenance experience in manufacturing environment will have an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge or hands‑on experience in automation systems, pneumatic systems, servo/linear motion systems, motors, sensors, and electrical schematics.
• Possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Hands‑on experience in equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and root cause analysis is preferred.
• Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and a proactive working attitude.
• Basic computer literacy - Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Self‑motivated, dynamic, and committed with a proactive attitude toward problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and teamwork skills.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ Higher NITEC/ NITEC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Entry Level candidates are welcome to apply.

Other Information

• Willing to support standby, or weekend activities when required.
• Physically fit with no color blindness.
• Must be able to work on 12‑hours rotating shift.