Associate / Test Coordination Engineer

PROFESSIONAL TESTING SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

PROFESSIONAL TESTING SERVICES PTE LTD in Singapore seeks a diligent Materials Engineer to translate customer instructions into precise internal work orders and provide technical input for accurate quotations and test scope. You will liaise with customers to clarify requirements and advise on sample preparation, testing methods, and turnaround times.

You will also coordinate scheduling between Workshop and Test Departments and support SOP reviews while contributing to the training of junior staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in materials-related field.
• Minimum 2 years of lab experience under ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
• Strong knowledge of metallic materials and alloy compositions.
• Familiarity with welding processes and materials testing.
• Solid foundation in materials engineering and analytical testing.
• Good communication and relationship-building with teams and customers.
• Certifications such as CWI/CSWIP 3.1 and PCN Level 2 are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer instructions into clear internal work instructions aligned with quotations and standards.
• Provide technical inputs to Sales Admin for accurate scoping of quotations and work orders.
• Clarify test requirements with customers and advise on sample prep and testing times.
• Coordinate job scheduling between Workshop and Test Departments for timely readiness.
• Support SOP reviews and contribute to junior staff training and workshop improvements.

Skills

Materials engineering

Analytical testing

Technical communication

ISO/IEC 17025

Welding processes

Materials properties

CWI/CSWIP

PCN Level 2

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Interpret and translate customer instructions into clear internal work instructions, ensuring alignment with quotations, specifications and referenced standards.

• Provide technical input to the Sales Administration Department to ensure accurate scoping of quotations and work orders.

• Liaise with customers to clarify test requirements, provide technical advice, and address queries related to sample preparation, testing methods, and turnaround times.

• Coordinate job scheduling between the Workshop and Test Departments, ensuring timely prioritization and readiness of samples.

• Support process improvements by reviewing SOPs and contributing to training and development initiatives for junior staff and workshop teams.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a laboratory operating under ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

• Strong understanding of metallic materials, alloy specifications, and chemical compositions (e.g., steel, stainless steel, nickel, cobalt, aluminium, titanium).

• Knowledge of welding processes, welding consumables, and material properties in industrial applications.

• Strong technical foundation in materials engineering and analytical testing techniques.

• Good communication and relationship -building skills with both internal teams and customers.

• Ability to explain technical topics clearly and provide effective recommendations.

• Certifications such as CWI or CSWIP 3.1, and PCN Level 2 in Visual Inspection will be advantageous.