Technical Officer | Automation Technologies ,Clementi Road

About the company

• Technical Executives (TEs) supporting the School of Engineering (SOE) provide technical support for Pre-Employment Training (PET) and Continuing Education and Training (CET) programmes, including the following responsibilities:

Your tasks

a) Module and Instructional support (PET & CET):

• Provide laboratory setup and in-class technical support for SOE’s PET and CET modules, practical sessions, and assessments
• Assist lecturers with demonstrations of experiments and equipment
• conduct trial runs for practical classes

b) Exhibits & laboratory readiness: Set up exhibits and laboratory equipment as required and maintain lab cleanliness and housekeeping standards after each practical session.

c) Utilisation reporting: Tabulate, compile, and submit the SOE laboratory utilisation report each semester, in the format required by Client .

d) Equipment upkeep:

• Proactively identify equipment requiring maintenanceor repair
• perform basic troubleshooting
• raise service requests
• liaise with external vendors for repair or servicing, tracking work orders to closure and updating records
• assist in sourcing vendors, seeking quotations, and preparing procurement specifications
• coordinate deliveries to ensure goods and consumables are received in good order

e) Pre-semester preparation:

• Familiarise, prepare and set up laboratory equipment, required software, and student laboratory kits before the start of each semester
• conduct stocktaking of existing kits
• carryout maintenance
• liaise with external vendors to purchase and replace faulty components/parts to ensure laboratory kit completeness

f) Software & imaging:

• Ensure laboratory computers are updated to NP-stipulated versions, including operating systems, drivers, and application software
• perform standard imaging or cloning to the approved build
• complete post-image validation checks before use

g) Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records covering utilisation
• inventory
• maintenance and repair history
• softwareversions/builds
• vendor service reports, as required by Client.

h) Training and equipment management: TEs supporting So Emust be receptive to training and are expected to take on the maintenance, operation, and supervision of the use of laboratory equipment.

Requirements

• Ability to program, debug, and troubleshoot ProgrammableLogic Controller (PLC) programs and robotics applications.
• Ability to support and maintain laboratory ITenvironments, including installation, imaging and deployment of operatingsystems, application software, and specialised engineering tools.

• Relevant industry certifications and workingexperience in ROS/ ROS2 Skills Certification from The Construct or CiscoCertified Network Associate (CCNA) will be an added advantage