Established in 1981, The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at NTU is one of the largest mechanical engineering schools in the world, with distinguished faculty members and a popular enrolment of undergraduate and graduate students. MAE is renowned for its research prowess in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, biomedical, industrial, maritime engineering, and robotics. Aligned with Singapore’s RIE2020 strategy, MAE drives technological innovation, bolstering local manufacturing and engineering sectors.

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, the incumbent will lead the operations of an Engineering Mechanics laboratory cluster in MAE. He/she will oversee and ensure efficient administrative and technical support for academic and research activities in the laboratories, while ensuring a safe and conducive environment for stakeholders.

The duties include:

• Lead a team to provide administrative/technical support for faculty, research staff and students in carrying out their academic / research activities, including operation of laboratory equipment.

• Support laboratory teaching classes on Engineering Mechanics (Kinematics and Vibrations Analyses/Control), for full-time and part-time undergraduate students.

• Forecast, plan and manage budget to support procurement of materials & equipment required for laboratory teaching and research projects.

• Ensure compliance and safe equipment operation of non-ionizing radiation in the laboratory.

• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement to develop and optimise laboratory space.

• Asset management and maintaining proper records for inventory auditing.

• Data management to ensure availability, usability, integrity and security of data assets.

• Risk management and conduct lab audits to ensure safety standards are compliant with ISO45001.

• Ensure safety & security compliance and housekeeping in the laboratories.

• Appointment in Emergency Response Team, Safety Committee, Staff Welfare Committee.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the school.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related discipline, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

• Good knowledge on Engineering Mechanics (Kinematics, Vibrations), Vibration measurement and analyses.

• Experience in DAQ systems (spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, function generators, amplifiers etc.).

• Experience in management of non-ionising irradiating apparatus and operation of metrology instruments.

• Supervisory skills to manage a team.

• Experience in procurement and budget management.

• Experience and knowledge in risk management, workplace safety and health, including ISO 45001.

• Experience in machining, mechanical assembly, part replacement is a plus.

• Experience in management of chemicals is a plus.

• Experience in Emergency Response Team is a plus.

Hiring Institution: NTU