Metrologist/Manager, Optical and Dimensional Metrology Cluster (NMC)

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their National Metrology Centre. This role involves providing technical support and leadership in maintaining national measurement standards, ensuring quality assurance, and developing new measurement solutions. The successful candidate will engage with industry through consultancy and training, while also participating in international measurement comparisons. This opportunity is perfect for those passionate about metrology and looking to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Physics required.
• 0 to 3 years of experience in metrology or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and assure quality of national measurement standards.
• Develop new measurement solutions and enhance lab competencies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Support

Quality Assurance

Measurement Standards

Consultancy

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

Bachelor in Physics

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, innovative, quick learner with excellent interpersonal skills to work in National Metrology Centre. The successful candidate will provide technical support and leadership in:

1. Maintenance and quality assurance of national measurement standards in length and dimensional areas.

2. Establishment of international equivalence of length and dimensional measurement capabilities through participation in measurement comparisons.

3. Achieving international recognition for calibration and measurement capabilities in length and dimensional areas through peer-reviews by external experts; and undertaking peer-reviews of other national metrology institutes as a domain expert.

4. Dissemination of the national length and dimensional standards and measurement technologies to the industry through calibration and measurement services and R&D in metrology.

5. Developing new measurement solutions, and building new metrology capabilities and services based on emerging needs of the industry; and developing programmes to enhance technical competencies of lab personnel.

6. Raising measurement capabilities of industry by conducting consultancies, training and proficiency testing in length and dimensional measurements.

7. Supervision of students and trainees from industry under attachment programmes.

8. Conducting technical assessments under Singapore Accreditation Council-Singapore Lab Accreditation Scheme, and training of new technical assessors.

Job requirements

1. Bachelor degree in Engineering or Physics.

2. 0 to 3 years of experience.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.