Data Centre Lab Technician

The Ecolab Global High Tech Center of Excellence for Asia, based in Singapore, is a strategic capability hub supporting the growth of Ecolab’s data center and microelectronics businesses across the region. The CoE will bring together commercial, technical, scientific, digital, project, and learning expertise to accelerate innovation, strengthen customer support, build regional capabilities, and deliver scalable solutions for complex water, cooling, operational, and sustainability challenges.

Role Summary 

We are looking for a hands-on engineering lab technician to support prototype development, testing, and validation activities within an advanced hardware innovation environment. This role will work closely with internal teams to build, assemble, test, troubleshoot, and maintain prototype systems and laboratory setups used for product development and performance evaluation. 

The ideal candidate brings strong practical lab experience, confidence working with electromechanical hardware and/or wet chemistry equipment, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced development setting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building, testing, solving technical problems, and contributing directly to innovation programs. 

Responsibilities 

• Work closely with researchers to advance new designs from concept to validated product 

• Develop and execute lab tests, characterization plans, and validation procedures 

• Assist with mechanical and thermal assembly and integration of prototype systems 

• Assemble and troubleshoot cooling systems for data centers, including CDUs (Cooling Distribution Units), pumps, sensors, and other electromechanical hardware systems 

• Perform mechanical assembly, disassembly, and maintenance tasks 

• Coordinate a varied workload, manage shifting priorities, and complete tasks within required timelines 

• Follow established safety procedures and provide guidance to the engineering team on proper practices 

Requirements 

• Diploma / Degree in Chemistry, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (or Engineering Science) 

• 4–6+ years of hands-on lab experience in industrial / R&D environments 

• Experience working with cooling systems and/or hardware systems for data centers 

• Hands-on lab experience, including thermal/mechanical experimentation, data acquisition, and handling chemistry 

• Experience designing and maintaining prototype test fixtures, jigs, and laboratory setups 

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail 

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities