Materials Engineer

ATREC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ATREC PTE. LTD. invites a Diploma- or Degree-qualified candidate to join its materials science R&D team, focusing on high-energy dense materials, reactive materials, and safety-compliant lab work.

You will conduct literature reviews, support experiments, handle production, procurement, maintenance, and ensure documentation and reporting are thorough.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Materials Science or a related discipline.
• Solid understanding of material properties, processing, fabrication and testing.
• Strong research and experimental capabilities, including literature reviews and data analysis.
• Excellent documentation and technical reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and support experimental research activities.
• Perform materials production, fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Assist in field trials, testing and evaluation activities.
• Document processing procedures, findings, and trial results with technical reports.
• Source and procure materials, equipment and lab consumables.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and stock records.
• Coordinate routine maintenance of lab equipment and facilities.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure workplace safety compliance.
• Perform housekeeping to maintain a safe, clean lab environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Research & experimentation

Education

Diploma or Degree in Materials Science & Engineering

Job description

ATREC’s R&D focuses on energetic materials including explosives and reactive materials. Successful candidate will join the Team whose current main research works are in

• Investigating, processing and characterising high-energy dense materials and reactive materials
• Investigating, processing and characterising air and moisture-sensitive materials
• Investigating the reaction mechanism and kinetics to achieve fast decomposition of polymeric materials

The scope of work can range from proof-of-concept study to low volume production for qualification.

Job Description

• Conduct literature reviews and support experimental research activities.
• Perform materials production, fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Assist in field trials, testing, and evaluation activities.
• Document materials processing procedures, experimental findings, and field trial results, including the preparation of technical reports.
• Source and procure materials, equipment, and laboratory consumables.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and stock records.
• Coordinate and monitor the periodic maintenance of laboratory equipment and facilities.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations and procedures.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Materials Science & Engineering or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of material properties, processing, fabrication, and testing methodologies.
• Strong research and experimental skills, including the ability to conduct literature reviews, design and execute experiments, analyze results, and support field trials.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical report-writing skills.
• Experience in laboratory operations, including inventory management, procurement, and coordination of equipment maintenance.
• Meticulous, organized, and able to maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices, risk assessment processes, and regulatory compliance requirements.