Advanced Polymer R&D Lab Engineer

VITA MATERA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance 20%

Training and professional development

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative and innovative team

Job summary

VITA MATERA PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an hands-on R&D Lab Technician to support development of Expandable Polypropylene (EPP) and polymer foam materials. You will prepare formulations, operate lab equipment, and contribute to new product development.

The role offers on-site work, on-the-job training, and opportunities to work closely with engineering teams, with exposure to advanced polymer materials and testing methods.

Qualifications

• Requires Diploma/Higher NITEC or Degree inMechanical/Materials/Polymer/Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 2 years in an R&D lab, polymer processing, or plastics manufacturing
• Fresh graduates welcome; on-the-job training provided
• Knowledge of EPP/EPP/EPS preferred
• Hands-on with extrusion, injection molding, steam chest molding or foam processing is an advantage
• Good mechanical aptitude; familiar with drawings and precision measuring instruments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong English communication

Responsibilities

• Support R&D activities in development of EPP and polymer foams.
• Prepare polymer formulations and perform resin blending, compounding, and pellet preparation.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment (twin-screw extruder, autoclave, steam chest molding, testing devices).
• Conduct expansion, molding and product evaluation trials.
• Perform lab testing (density, fusion, compression, tensile, impact, thermal analysis).
• Record data, prepare technical reports, and maintain documentation.
• Assist engineers in troubleshooting processing/equipment issues.
• Carry out routine maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Ensure safety, quality standards and 5S practices.
• Collaborate with R&D/engineering teams for new product development.

Skills

2+ years in R&D lab/ polymer

Mechanical aptitude

Data recording & reporting

English communication

Education

Diploma/Higher NITEC or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Materials/Polymer/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Twin-screw extrusion

Autoclave expansion system

Steam chest molding

Foam processing equipment

Metrology & testing equipment

Job description

VITA MATERA PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an hands-on R&D Lab Technician to support development of Expandable Polypropylene (EPP) and polymer foam materials. You will prepare formulations, operate lab equipment, and contribute to new product development.

The role offers on-site work, on-the-job training, and opportunities to work closely with engineering teams, with exposure to advanced polymer materials and testing methods.