R&D Chemical Engineer (Formulation & Surface Treatment)

People Profilers Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

People Profilers Pte Ltd invites an R&D Chemical Engineer to lead development of surface treatment processes within our Advanced Coatings Business Group. You will formulate, optimize, and validate treatments while supporting sales and coordinating with teams in multiple countries.

The role requires 3–5 years of project leadership in chemistry/surface treatment and a degree in Materials Chemistry or equivalent; coating/plating experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree or above in Materials Chemistry or equivalent.
• 3–5 years leading projects in chemistry and surface treatment.
• Coating/plating process experience prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects focused on developing new surface treatment processes.
• Formulate and optimize surface treatment processes and test formulations.
• Define and validate technical specifications for coatings.
• Provide technical support to sales, promoting solutions to customers.
• Collaborate with commercial and technical teams across countries during industrialization.

Skills

Materials chemistry

Surface treatment

Formulation

Project planning

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree & above in Materials Chemistry or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

As part of our ongoing development, we are committed to green technologies and to helping our customers reduce costs without compromising quality. We take a proactive approach to meeting and exceeding increasingly stringent regulations that restrict the use of hazardous materials.

The Research & Development Department is currently seeking its next R&D Chemical Engineer specializing in Formulation and Surface Treatment.

Job Description

You will be responsible for leading projects focused on the development of new surface treatment processes within Company Advanced Coatings Business Group. In this role, your main responsibilities will include:

• Formulating and optimizing surface treatment processes,
• Defining and validating technical specifications,
• Providing technical support to sales teams, particularly in promoting our solutions to customers,
• Supporting customers during industrialization phases through successful operational implementation.
• You will regularly collaborate with our commercial and technical teams located in different countries.

Qualities and Required Skills

Personal Qualities

• Accuracy and attention to detail: Essential to ensure the reliability and consistency of developed processes.
• Curiosity and innovative mindset: Ability to explore and develop new solutions and technologies.
• Autonomy and sense of responsibility: Capability to manage projects from concept through implementation.
• Customer-oriented approach Understanding customer needs and delivering tailored solutions.
• Clear and effective communication: Essential for interacting with international teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to simplify and explain technical concepts: Facilitating communication with customers and commercial teams.
• Collaborative mindset: Working effectively with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in materials chemistry and surface treatment: Strong understanding of the physicochemical and electrochemical principles involved in coating and plating processes.
• Process formulation and optimization capabilities: Ability to design, test, and adjust technical formulations and processes.
• Knowledge of technical specifications and industry standards: Rigorous approach to defining, validating, and ensuring compliance with technical requirements.
• Project planning and management: Ability to structure development activities, monitor progress, and ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.

Requirements

• Degree & above in Materials Chemistry or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in leading projects focused on the development of chemistry and surface treatment processes. Those with coating and plating process experience will be given priority in considering for the job

All Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified