Regional XRF Application Specialist

NexusHire Solutions; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NexusHire Solutions is seeking a Regional XRF Application Specialist based in Singapore. This role is critical in supporting business growth across Southeast Asia by providing technical consultation and customer engagement. The specialist will also optimize analytical methods and support regional distributors.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fields and has over 5 years of experience in technical roles, particularly with X-ray analytical systems. Regional travel is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in applications, technical support, or customer-facing roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with X-ray analytical systems.
• Experience with sample preparation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support regional business growth through technical consultation.
• Conduct sample analysis and application validation.
• Provide application support and training to customers.

Skills

Customer-focused

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Technical support experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science

Tools

X-ray analytical systems (WDXRF and EDXRF technologies)

Job description

Regional XRF Application Specialist - Southeast Asia

Location: Singapore

A global analytical instrumentation organization is seeking a Regional XRF Application Specialist to support business growth and customer success across Southeast Asia. This is a regional customer-facing role combining technical applications expertise, commercial support, and distributor enablement. The position will serve as a key technical specialist for XRF solutions, supporting customers across industries including metals, mining, cement, petrochemicals, and materials analysis. The role offers strong regional exposure and the opportunity to work closely with commercial, technical, and global business teams within a highly specialized analytical instrumentation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support regional business growth through technical consultation, solution demonstrations, and customer engagement activities
• Conduct sample analysis, feasibility studies, and application validation using XRF systems
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot analytical methods and customer applications
• Provide advanced application support and technical training to customers and channel partners
• Support and enable regional distributors across Southeast Asia
• Prepare technical reports, application notes, and presentation materials
• Collaborate with technical and business teams to resolve complex customer and application-related issues
• Participate in regional seminars, workshops, and industry events

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related disciplines
• Minimum 5 years of experience in applications, technical support, or customer-facing roles within analytical instrumentation or related industries
• Strong hands-on experience with X-ray analytical systems, particularly WDXRF and/or EDXRF technologies
• Experience with sample preparation techniques such as fusion and pressed pellet preparation
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and data interpretation skills
• Experience supporting regional distributors or channel partners is advantageous
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Customer-focused with strong commercial awareness
• Ability to work independently within a regional environment

Additional Information

• Regional travel across Southeast Asia is required
• Opportunity to work across diverse industries and regional markets
• Exposure to regional commercial strategy and advanced analytical applications
• Collaborative environment with regional and global technical teams