Technician

LOCATION:               Bandar Enstek

REPORTS TO:            SUPERVISOR, PILOT PLANT

DIRECT REPORTS:    NIL

WORKPLACE TYPE: Pilot plant

Company Background:

Ingredion is a global Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that touch millions of lives, every day. With over 19,000 customers in 120 countries, we create solutions that help nourish, comfort, and delight people all over the world. We are proud to source our strength from nature.  That’s why we’re growing sustainably, with an industry-leading product portfolio that includes plant-based proteins, sugar alternatives and clean and simple ingredients that deliver on changing consumer needs while protecting our planet. Although we are best known for our food ingredients, we are much more than a food business. We co-create bespoke solutions with our customers; from cosmetics and beauty, to paper and textiles, to pharmaceuticals, driven by relentless curiosity. We make it our business to anticipate industry trends, and to bring together the potential of people, nature and technology to make life better.

We don’t just make ingredients. We create possibilities. Be What’s Next® with us.

The Technician is responsible for operates and maintains equipment, conducts experimental runs, collects data, handles hazardous materials safely, and provides technical support.

Core Responsibilities:

• Safety Compliance – Adhere to safety rules, SOPs, and use PPE correctly to ensure safe handling of chemicals and equipment.
• Equipment Operation – Operate and maintain reactors, separation systems, evaporators, and spray driers for experiments and production.
• Chemical Preparation – Prepare chemical solutions as per standardized formulas or R&D instructions, following MSDS guidelines.
• Technical Troubleshooting – Identify and resolve technical issues, reporting them to superiors as needed.
• Documentation and Reporting – Keep detailed records of experiments, maintenance, cleaning, and report any incidents or unsafe conditions.
• Facility and Equipment Maintenance – Clean and maintain equipment and facilities to ensure they are in good working condition and safe.
• Training and Knowledge Development – Provide training to new staff and continuously update technical knowledge in relevant technologies.
• Health and Safety Cooperation – Work with the employer to ensure proper training, follow health and safety policies, and use protective equipment correctly.

Qualified candidates will have:

Mandatory requirements:

• Diploma in mechanical engineering or chemical engineering or SKM certificate level 3.
• Fresh graduate or with work experience in mechanical or chemical environment (added advantage).
• Malay fluency, both written and spoken
• Eligibility to work in shift.

Desirable requirements:

• Chemical laboratory experience is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of filtration and/or spray drying is desirable.
• English language is desirable.

Required behaviors and skills:

• Effective Communication: Clearly and concisely convey information, listen actively, and engage in meaningful dialogue with colleagues and clients.
• Problem-Solving: Identify issues, analyze situations, and develop practical solutions to overcome challenges in the workplace.
• Team Collaboration: Work cooperatively with others, share knowledge, and contribute to achieving common goals while respecting diverse perspectives.

Relocation Available:

No