R&D Engineer – Materials and Cell

Durapower Technology (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU-Durapower Advanced Lithium Battery Joint Lab in Singapore invites a hands-on Battery Engineer to drive R&D on next‑gen Li‑ion and emerging chemistries. You will prototype cells, run tests, and build simulations with COMSOL to accelerate development.

We seek a candidate with a degree in materials/chemistry/electrochemistry or engineering and 1–2 years of bench experience in coin or pouch cell work, data analysis, and a collaborative, problem‑solving mindset.

Qualifications

• Design and conduct experiments for coin or pouch cell fabrication and testing.
• Exposure to lab R&D settings and documentation.
• Knowledge of battery materials and characterization techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on battery materials research, cell assembly, and electrochemical testing.
• Design and execute experiments, analyse test data, and investigate cell behaviour and degradation.
• Develop and validate battery cell simulation models using COMSOL Multiphysics.
• Correlate experimental results with simulations to support design decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document technical findings.

Skills

Experimental design

Battery testing

Data analysis

Simulation modelling

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Materials or Chemistry or Electrochemistry or Engineering

Tools

COMSOL Multiphysics

Battery testing equipment

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands‑on R&D Battery Engineer to support the development of next‑generation lithium‑ion and emerging battery technologies. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys laboratory experimentation, battery prototyping, materials characterization, and electrochemical testing, while also having a strong interest in developing simulation capabilities using COMSOL Multiphysics and other battery modeling tools.

The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to investigate battery materials, understand cell performance and degradation mechanisms, and build simulation models that accelerate product development and innovation.

What will you do

• Conduct hands‑on battery materials research, cell assembly, and electrochemical testing to evaluate and improve battery performance, safety, and reliability.
• Design and execute experiments, analyse test data, and investigate cell behaviour, degradation mechanisms, and failure modes.
• Develop and validate battery cell simulation models using COMSOL Multiphysics, with training provided as needed.
• Correlate experimental results with simulation outputs to support material selection, cell design optimisation, and product development.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive innovation, document technical findings, and stay current with advancements in battery materials, electrochemistry, and modelling technologies.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s, Master’s degree or PhD in Material Science, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Engineering, or related fields.
• 1 to 2 years of experience or demonstrable skills in experimental design and hands‑on work with coin or pouch cell fabrication and testing.
• Prior exposure in Project & R&D laboratory setting
• Familiarity or interest in software tools for data analysis and simulation in battery research.
• Any prior experience in industrial R&D, especially in battery or energy storage‑related projects, would be advantageous.
• Knowledge or exposure to characterization techniques (e.g., impedance spectroscopy, SEM, TEM, X‑ray techniques) is advantageous but not mandatory

Work Location
NTU-Durapower Advanced Lithium Battery Joint Lab
1 Cleantech Loop, #02-01
Singapore 637141