Research & Development / Engineering

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About the Job

Trelleborg Singapore is looking for an excellent Design Engineer to join the Research and Development team. Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will be responsible to finish the design, modelling & drafting work allocated to you by your seniors in an efficient and timely manner. This job will entail completion of 3D models and engineering drawings, maintaining work documentation and keeping all projects organized. The duties and responsibilities of the Design Engineer is not limited to those listed below and are subject to change as per needs of the business.

• Provide engineered design & engineering to clients from conceptual design till award of the project.
• Efficiency run and maintain innovative finite element analysis tools within Trelleborg Group and its associated companies.
• Innovative and creative to promote and launch new product line to increase market share and profitability.
• Key collaboration with Sales & Marketing, Procurement, Technical, Production and customers to achieve agreement and clarification for new product design specifications. Implement work in accordance with applicable project procedures and standards.
• Establishment of the design work requirements for submission. The design work are drawings, engineering data sheets, design & engineering specification solution documents.
• Review design work together with the FEED design consultants/engineers and ensure that in order for submission.
• Attend engineering clarification meetings as and when required and also assist QA/QC to address engineering issues and establish method statements. Oversee new products' testing, new testing standard & procedure preparation and analyse results.
• Able to attend short overseas assignments when required.

About the Ideal Candidate

• Ideally a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent; minimum 2 years’ experience in engineering design
• Proven excellent skill in usage of CAD SolidWorks and FEA Abaqus
• Have a good understanding of product realization process from development to production
• Strong Project Management skills
• An excellent teammate able to work well with all levels of people across various regions and cultures
• Good problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Good time management, proactive and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ideally has knowledge and experience in the maritime, infrastructure, engineering or manufacturing environments but if no formal professional exposure, the candidate must demonstrate a keen interest in learning and acquiring the relevant industry knowledge to build compelling content
• Strong project and vendor leadership skills
• Possesses high level of integrity with good work ethics

Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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At Trelleborg our people are #shapingindustryfromtheinside

Do you want to experience new challenges and innovate the future of engineered polymer solutions? Accelerate your career with Trelleborg and start shaping industry from the inside.

Who are we?

Trelleborg Industrial Solutions (TIS) is a global leader in innovative polymer-based solutions for key industries and critical infrastructure. We are one of three Business Areas within the Trelleborg Group, with a total of about 6 000 employees around the world.

Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure are committed to advancing operational performance in marine, port and built infrastructure, empowering our clients to succeed at the highest level.

About the Job

As a Design Engineer you have responsibility to finish the design, modelling & drafting work allocated to you by your seniors in an efficient and timely manner. This job will entail completion of 3D models and engineering drawings, maintaining work documentation and keeping all projects organized. You will work with Engineers/Project Managers based in different location worldwide to ensure that your work fully aligns with the Customer’s requirements and is in line with TMS standards. The duties and responsibilities of the Design Engineer is not limited to those listed below and are subject to change as per needs of the business.

• Providing CAD support for products associated with the Customer Group activities.
• Read and understand the project requirement and connect with respective project owners to clarify data required to complete the project.
• Discuss with line manager about the project assigned.
• Maintain all communication in written through mail, even if telephonic discussion is made. Summarize mail should be sent for discussed points to respective persons.
• Should follow effective modelling and drawings practice.
• Ensure Information on drawings and documents are accurate and aligning to the requirement.
• The successful and timely delivery of all drafting and modelling assigned work to you.
• Ensure models and dwgs built / issued for any product are feasible for manufacturing, assembly and installation.
• Micro planning of tasks assigned.
• Follow defined company processes and standards.
• Maintaining customer centricity and ensuring customer happiness through delivery of your work.
• Performing engineering activities on a day-to-day basis.
• Checking of other engineer’s models, drawing and other technical documents.
• Maintaining drawing archives.
• Ensure, given responsibilities on or before time, with full accuracy.
• If given task is completed, you should approach your immediate line manager.
• Carry out general tasks as designated by the line manager.
• Communicate efficiently both in writing and verbally
• Moderate to strong understanding of engineering principles

About the Ideal Candidate

• BE / B.Tech / ME / M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field. With minimum 3 years of work experience design and engineering.
• Hands on experience in Autodesk Inventor
• Having knowledge of I-logic, cad automation would be an added advantage.
• Exposure to working methodology as per ISO9001

Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

“Don’t delay! We’re hiring as quickly as possible”

At Trelleborg our people are #shapingindustryfromtheinside

Do you want to experience new challenges and innovate the future of engineered polymer solutions? Accelerate your career with Trelleborg and start shaping industry from the inside.

Who are we?

Trelleborg Industrial Solutions (TIS) is a global leader in innovative polymer-based solutions for key industries and critical infrastructure. We are one of three Business Areas within the Trelleborg Group, with a total of about 6 200 employees around the world. 

Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure are committed to advancing operational performance in marine, port and built infrastructure, empowering our clients to succeed at the highest level.

About the Job

As a Design Engineer your responsibility is to support the team in engineering tasks handle more than one project/s, and complete all tasks assigned to you according to business requirements. You are expected to work independently to complete projects accurately in a stipulated timeframe. Provide guidance and support to other team members as and when it is needed. The duties and responsibilities of the Design Engineer are not limited to those listed below. It may change based on business needs and/or as directed by your line manager.

• Develop 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using Solidworks by following effective modelling and drawing practice and ensuring information on drawings and documents aligns with the requirement.
• Follow defined company processes and standards.
• Supporting the development of products with an understanding of performance requirements, including all aspects of the product design criteria, product function, and customer needs.
• Ensuring quality in a product's design for usability, reliability, functionality, marketability, and ease of manufacture.
• Supporting efforts to verify and validate new product designs.
• Review of mechanical design calculations, fabrication drawings, and Job packages for gas transfer products, Emergency Release Couplings, Breakaway Couplings, Dry Break Couplings, pressure vessels, columns, and storage tanks by Design Code, Client datasheet, and Specifications.
• Complete and oversee functional testing on prototypes, including design of test units and tooling with recorded documentation.
• Applying design to cost and design for manufacturability methods to support the operations team in achieving project objectives.
• Collaborate as a team member with the design, sales, and project teams and contribute in the project and tasks assigned.
• Contributing as a team member on projects by carrying out responsibilities assigned to you.
• Working collaboratively with other team members in all aspects of work, including observing all Health and Safety measures.
• Research concept ideas using mathematical modeling to work out whether new developments and innovations would work and be cost-effective.
• Analyze the Engineering and Project input to interrogate it, reach an agreement, and integrate it formally in a Design solution.
• Analyses the design proposals and the technical information to identify the issues arising during product development, defining, and implementing adequate solutions to reach a feasible proposal.
• Attend design reviews to present design ideas and to discuss and critique alternative design solutions.
• Carry out simulations of products for new and prototype projects using in-house software for the customer and provide support and feedback on design.
• Analyze and manage multiple design-related issues to identify root causes.
• Modify designs based on the analysis to re-test and analyze until the design meets specification requirements.
• Make design changes to existing products.
• Track design changes.
• Control of Bill of Materials (BoM).
• Keep up with current and developing engineering trends.
• Undertake special projects as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Support process improvement activities.
• Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions.
• Make presentations.
• Undertake continuous training and development.
• Provide technical guidance & training to team members.
• Prepare technical documents such as calculation reports, technical manuals, Standard Operating Procedures/Guidelines related to engineering activities, etc.
• Creation & submission of reports as requested from time to time.
• Communicate effectively to avoid ambiguity.
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About the Ideal Candidate

• Strong analytical and technical skill
• Good written and verbal communication
• Team Player
• A driven, self-motivated attitude and the ability to initiate.
• Time management, deadline-oriented
• Critical thinking
• Process optimization.
• Advanced engineering skills
• BE. / B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering preferred 5 years of work experience in design and engineering.
• ME./ M. Tech in Mechanical Engineering preferred 3 years of work experience in design and engineering.
• Experience of Cryogenic materials, Valves, Couplings & Seal Technologies (preferred but not essential)
• Experience with Hydraulic and Pneumatic components and systems.
• Current or previous experience in the design and detailed engineering of pressure vessels, valves, columns, pipe sections, and storage tanks.
• Strong relevant experience in product design and development with a solid understanding of the product lifecycle.
• Demonstrable experience working in a manufacturing and fabrication environment.
• Ability to identify, break down, and solve difficult technical problems.
• Strong aptitude for hands-on engineering.
• Disciplined and well-organized in documentation (plans, requirements, drawings, design reviews).
• Experience working with ISO, ASME, EN requirements, and other relevant guidelines and regulations, such as PD 5500, EN 13445, ASME VIII Div. 1 & 2, ASME B31.3, B16.5, B16.47. NACE MR0175/ISO 1516
• Experienced in using ERP Systems, such as D365.
• Hands-on experience in Solidworks, DFMEA, Dassauly EPDM (Document management system).

“Don’t delay! We’re hiring as quickly as possible”

At Trelleborg our people are #shapingindustryfromtheinside 

Do you want to experience new challenges and innovate the future of engineered polymer solutions? Accelerate your career with Trelleborg and start shaping industry from the inside.

Who are we?

Trelleborg Industrial Solutions (TIS) is a global leader in innovative polymer-based solutions for key industries and critical infrastructure. We are one of two Business Areas within the Trelleborg Group, with a total of about 6 200 employees around the world. 

About Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure business unit - with our comprehensive portfolio of smart engineered solutions designed for berthing, docking, and mooring, navigation and piloting, built and offshore infrastructure, we work to meet some of the core challenges centered around safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Join us and be part of a world-class team that is dedicated to excellence and innovation.

About the Job

I. General information:

1. Job Title: Technical Engineer (Rubber Compound Mixing)
2. Report to: Technical Manager
3. Subordinates: Technicians
4. Working Location: Phu My 3 Specialized Industrial Park, Ba Ria & Vung Tau Province, Vietnam (Shuttle bus will be provided from 3 locations: Ho Chi Minh City, Bien Hoa City, and Vung Tau City)

II. Summary of the role:

• To support the high growth rate of Trelleborg Vietnam's business, as a BU strategy, we will continue to improve our lab facility and rubber technology development in Qingdao. The laboratory engineer plays a very important role in the development of Trelleborg Vietnam. The integration of R&D, quality control of raw material, certification, witness and system construction from customers, sales, BU R&D and Trelleborg Vietnam is very important for the continuous development of TMI technology.
• Responsible for the implementation and realization of the materials part in projects involving rubber raw materials, compound, testing, specification and certification in Trelleborg Vietnam.
• Track the development trend of polymer technology for TMI and Trelleborg Vietnam. Cooperate with Sales and BU R&D, provide technical support for the development and testing of new compound and raw materials.
• In charge of Trelleborg Vietnam lab and responsible for all materials, testing and certification/witness both inside and outside the factory.

III. Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Participation in improvement and development of the TMI compound & products from the professional perspective of polymer materials.
  • Evaluation & confirmation of the properties of the new raw materials;
  • Participation in R&D of rubber formulas;
  • Determine the relationship between raw material properties and product performance through experiments and provide suggestions.
  • Propose, implement, and document improvements to existing processes for cost saving and/or efficiency improving.
  • Support production and customers through testing and material improvement;
• Be responsible for material & compound quality control.
  • Converting the external standards(ASTM, ISO, JIS, customer’s documents) into internal factory standards;
  • Evaluate material requirements from customers and sales, and participate in technical communication;
  • Perform the key testing items which is arranged by customer and BU R&D, such as TGA, FTIR, creep, stress relaxation, oil resistance, aging resistance, ozone resistance, electrical properties, dynamic flexible, etc;
  • Quality control and data analysis of compound & non-metal raw materials;
  • Be responsible for material certification/witness involving customers & 3^rd party institute;
  • Complete reports and documents related to material development and customer requirements.
  • Manage the daily work of the laboratory.
• Other tasks assigned by the line manager.

About the Ideal Candidate

• Bachelors degree or above, in polymer material, chemistry, or chemical engineering;
• Minimum 8 years of experience in rubber/chemical process in rubber/chemical/material industry.
• Ability to identify problems and take the initiative to initiate projects and coordinate with other departments and agencies to solve problems.
• Strong hands-on ability is needed;
• Able to independently design and execute experimental programs;
• Familiar with polymer and rubber raw materials;
• Familiar with related specifications(ASTM, ISO, JIS, DIN, AS, GB/T, etc.) which used in rubber industry;
• Familiar with related testing instruments which used in rubber industry;
• Understand of ISO9001 is needed, and understand of ISO/TS 16949 is preferred;
• Understand the compound mixing process; experience of lab compound mixing (open mill or internal mixer) is preferred;
• Oral and written communication skills in English.

What we offer?

• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 16 days of annual leave to relax, recharge, and pursue your passions outside of work.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Stay healthy and worry-free with Private Health Insurance from PTI, covering not only you but also all of your loved ones! (Husband/Wife/Childrens)
• Security from Day One: We fully cover your Social Insurance contributions, even during your probation period, ensuring peace of mind right from the start.
• Competitive Rewards: Benefit from a 13th-month salary and a performance-based KPI bonus of up to 2 months.
• Convenient Commute Options: Forget the hassle of commuting! We provide a comfortable Shuttle Bus service from Ho Chi Minh, Bien Hoa, and Vung Tau straight to our factory.
• Additional Perks & Allowances: Enjoy added support with allowances for lunch, phone, and petrol, making your work-life smoother and more comfortable.
• Accelerated Learning and Growth: As a newly established company, we have a lot of exciting projects ahead! This means you'll have numerous opportunities to learn, grow, and make a real impact right from the start.

Application Process

The application deadline for this role is 10/01/2025. After this date, our team will review all applications, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 working days.

Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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