Research Assistant

HYDROLEAP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydroleap, a Singapore-based deep tech startup, is expanding its R&D team to advance electrochemical water treatment solutions.

We are seeking a research engineer with a MSc/BSc in Chemical or Environmental Engineering to join our fast-growing team and work on lab-scale and pilot-scale tests.

You will analyze results, design new tests, and support product development while communicating in English and contributing to innovative, chemical-free processes.

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• Research pilot experience.
• Familiar with water/wastewater treatment processes and lab equipment.
• Proficient in reading scientific papers and conducting lab work.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficient in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with R&D on a low-cost, chemical-free electrochemical water treatment process.
• Conduct lab-scale experiments and pilot-scale tests.
• Perform analysis and measurement with instruments; interpret results.
• Design new tests and provide engineering solutions to processes.
• Support site activities during commissioning and startup of pilot systems.
• Engage R&D and product development activities for new product introductions.

Skills

Lab experiments

Analytical skills

Project management

English proficiency

Education

MSc or BSc in Chemical or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

BioWin

WaterGEMS

Job description

About Hydroleap

Hydroleap is a Singapore-based deep tech startup with a mission of disrupting the wastewater treatment industry. Our cutting-edge electrochemistry technology and innovative approaches to water and waste management have eliminated the need for manual interventions and toxic chemicals, making our solutions fully automated, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly—helping industries to be more water and energy efficient.

With multiple successful deployments across the Asia Pacific region, including in the agri-food, oil & gas, data center, desalination, and construction sectors, Hydroleap is significantly impacting how water and wastewater are treated.

As a company, we are proud to be backed by an impressive group of governmental and private venture capitalists, such as UntroD Capital, Mitsubishi Electric, Seeds Capital, State Government of Victoria, Wavemaker Partners, 500, SGInnovate, Sparklabs, and Entrepreneur First.

Join our team and be a part of a mission-driven organization that is changing the world, one drop of water at a time.

Who We Are Looking For

As Hydroleap is growing and offering solutions to more clients in new industry verticals, we are expanding our R&D team to expedite our product development and support Research & Development (R&D) projects in the field of electrochemical water treatment. We are seeking a research engineer with a background in chemical or environmental engineering to join our team.

The position will provide an opportunity for research engineers to apply their knowledge and experience in a fast-growing and innovative technology company.

What You Will Be Doing

• Work closely with R&D team and on a low-cost, chemical-free electrochemical water treatment process.
• Conduct lab-scale experiments and pilot-scale tests
• Perform analysis and measurement with instruments
• Interpret results and design new tests
• Provide and implement engineering solutions to process
• Engage R&D and product development activities to enable new product introduction and improvements
• Provide general assistance and organizational support to the R&D team
• Support site activities during commissioning and startup, including the commissioning of pilot systems

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• MSc or BSc in Chemical or Environmental Engineering
• Research pilot experience
• Familiar and interested in water/wastewater treatment processes
• Familiar with water treatment processes and lab equipment
• Familiar and interested in scientific paper reading, research, and lab work
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and project management skills
• Proficient in English; other language is an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Skilled in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, BioWin, WaterGEMS, or other related engineering software are a definite plus
• Commitment to the task assigned, self-initiative, and problem-solving skill

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.