Assistant Engineer / Technical Support Engineer

Talents@Work Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the polymers sector in Singapore seeks a qualified individual to provide technical support, conduct quality testing, and ensure compliance with ISO standards. Candidates should have a degree in Polymer Science or a related field and possess strong analytical skills. This opportunity is suitable for individuals with 2-3 years of relevant experience or fresh graduates applying for an Assistant Engineer role.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant experience preferred; fresh graduates may apply for Assistant Engineer role.
• Experience with ISO 9001 / 14001 / 17025 / 50001 Quality Systems is an advantage.
• Hands‑on, analytical, and detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to commercial teams through data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Conduct failure analysis and material testing to identify defects.
• Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the laboratory.

Skills

Polymers and plastics knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Familiar with injection molding

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Polymer Science, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

FT-IR

SEM

DSC

TGA

Python

Job description

You will play a key role in supporting our commercial, production, and R&D teams, ensuring high‑quality technical solutions, product testing, and laboratory support in line with ISO 17025 standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to commercial teams through data analysis, competitor product comparison, and troubleshooting for both pre‑sales and after‑sales activities.
• Collaborate with global teams to standardize testing methods, conduct evaluations, and perform benchmarking tests.
• Conduct failure analysis, benchmark testing, and material testing (destructive and non‑destructive) to identify defects.
• Support production and logistics teams in production‑related and quality control tasks.
• Assist the R&D team in developing new analytical methods and testing for new product development.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, and ensure proper documentation of test results and experimental data.
• Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), coordinate with vendors for technical issues, and manage laboratory inventory.
• Participate as an ISO 17025 committee member to maintain Quality Management System (QMS) compliance and ensure test accuracy.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Polymer Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience preferred; fresh graduates may apply for Assistant Engineer role.
• Strong knowledge of polymers and plastics.
• Familiar with injection molding and analytical techniques such as FT-IR, SEM, DSC, TGA.
• Experience with ISO 9001 / 14001 / 17025 / 50001 Quality Systems is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint – able to prepare charts, reports, and technical presentations.
• Knowledge of Python will be an advantage.
• Hands‑on, analytical, and detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving skills.