Technical Assistant, Engineering

The Technical Assistant will actively support the Technical Service Manager in testing drymix mortar formulations, implementing new test methods, sourcing raw materials/equipment, and supporting troubleshooting customer problems.

The Technical Assistant will also assist the Technical Service Manager in implementing WACKER and local (Singapore) Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) standards and legislation.

• Perform day-to-day laboratory testing and analysis according to international and defined standards; interpret, document results with high accuracy, report and present laboratory test results as outlined
• Maintain stock levels of all raw materials and dispose of expired materials.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and in good condition and is calibrated according to standards and SOP.
• Support Technical Service Managers to ensure the lab is operated in line with WACKER quality standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); develop and update SOP’s whenever necessary.
• Ensure the lab is clean and tidy and take own initiative to clear any non-conformance.

• BSc in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Civil Engineering
• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 4 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply
• Exposure (through academic projects, internships, or work experience) to cementitious material testing, such as concrete or polymer-modified cement systems, is an advantage
• Good command of English, with the ability to communicate and present technical information effectively
• Customer-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in an international and matrix organization
• Well-organized, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Physically able to handle laboratory materials, including lifting concrete samples (approx. 10–15 kg)