Technoform Edge Bond Solutions Singapore P/L – Sustainability Research Intern

 Possess a strong sense of responsibility

 Possess leadership qualities and enjoy working in a fast pace environment

 Be a team player, with the open mindedness to work in teams of different culture

 Possess good interpersonal skills, able to communicate to all levels of staff effectively

 Aptitude for problem solving

 Ability to work independently

 Non-hierarchical

Macro Environment Analysis:

 Conduct research on sustainability in the built environment, including current trends, policies, regulations, and industry standards.

 Identify key sustainability initiatives and their implications on fenestration and fenestration component industry.

 Analyze market demand and customer preferences for sustainable products and requirements.

 Discussion with Technoform North America and Europe regarding their sustainability targets

Green Building Certification Requirements:

 Investigate major & regional AP relevant green building certification programs (e.g., LEED, BREEAM, Greenmark) and their specific requirements related to fenestration and fenestration performance.

 Compile a comprehensive overview of the certification criteria, documentation processes, and benefits for window manufacturers.

 Evaluate the feasibility and potential advantages of Technoform products in obtaining green building certifications.

Carbon Calculation:

 Research and analyze the concept of embodied carbon in the building industry and specifically within the fenestration manufacturing sector.

 Explore methodologies and tools for calculating embodied carbon in fenestration.

 Collect data through LCA process on materials, manufacturing processes, and transportation to estimate the embodied carbon footprint of Technoform's product contribution.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and EPD Verifier Training:

 Study the principles and methodologies of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for evaluating the environmental impact of window fabrication.

 Identify requirements and guidelines for conducting LCA assessments and developing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).

 Research and propose training opportunities for becoming an EPD verifier or collaborating with accredited verifiers. Supplier Environment Product Declaration (EPD) Benchmarking:

 Conduct a comprehensive survey of fenestration & fenestration components and their environmental product declarations.

 Establish a benchmarking framework to compare the sustainability performance of different fenestration and fenestration component suppliers.

Gap Analysis and Process Improvement:

 Perform a gap analysis of Technoform's existing LCA practices and production processes.

 Identify areas for improvement in terms of sustainability and carbon footprint reduction.

 Develop a roadmap and propose specific steps to enhance the sustainability performance of PPZ1 and PPZ2 production process.

Documentation and Reporting:

 Organize and maintain a comprehensive database of research findings, reports, and relevant resources.

 Prepare clear and concise summaries, presentations, and reports to communicate research findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders.

What opportunities can Technoform offer you?

Our Business

As the market leader in a wide variety of sectors, Technoform has more than 45 factories and sales offices across Europe, America and Asia-Pacific, employing over 1,400 colleagues worldwide. Our expanding global presence offers highly

rewarding career opportunities for dedicated professionals.

Family Business

Managed as a family-owned business by the second generation, a family philosophy underpins the entrepreneurial way that we think and act. Values, such as trust and individual responsibility that make a family strong, are also

key to the success of our company.

Training and benefits

Ensuring continuous professional development is a key priority. To help our employees stay ahead of the game, we offer all employees access to professional training courses and qualifications and deliver several internal programs for development and international exchange.

Exciting opportunities

Our core know-how is in the field of precision plastic extrusion, where we develop innovative solutions for a broad variety of industries and markets.

From sales to manufacturing, we offer motivated professionals attractive opportunities in a variety of positions as part of a diverse, international team.