Senior Electrochemical Engineer

SANLI E&C PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore seeks an experienced professional to lead research and development in electrodes and catalysts. Responsibilities include optimizing electrochemical cells and collaborating on plant design inputs. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrochemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering, along with 6-10+ years of hands-on R&D experience. This role demands a strong background in translating lab results into manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of hands-on electrochemical R&D experience.
• Experience in translating lab results into manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D on electrodes & catalysts: selection, synthesis, performance & durability testing.
• Optimise operating parameters for efficiency & lifespan.
• Design/optimise electrochemical cells and analyse degradation.
• Collaborate on plant-level design inputs and recommend suppliers.
• Develop equipment/instrument lists and contribute to techno-economic assessments.

Skills

Electrode and catalyst testing

Electrochemical analysis

Process optimization

Technical documentation

Collaboration on design

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Electrochemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

Own electrode/catalyst development, cell design, and electrolyzer performance optimisation. Bridge lab breakthroughs to manufacturable solutions and collaborate on process and controls strategies for reliable commercial operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead R&D on electrodes & catalysts: selection, synthesis, performance & durability testing.
• Optimise operating parameters (current density, temperature, pressure) for efficiency & lifespan.
• Design/optimise electrochemical cells; execute EIS/polarisation/aging tests; analyse degradation.
• Collaborate on plant‑level design inputs: PFD/P&ID, instrumentation & controls, utilities.
• Develop equipment/instrument lists and technical specifications; recommend suppliers.
• Contribute to techno‑economic assessments (TEA) and design‑to‑cost trade‑offs.
• Document methods, results, and acceptance criteria; contribute to IP disclosures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Electrochemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
• 6–10+ years’ hands‑on electrochemical R&D (cells, electrodes, catalyst testing & analysis).
• Experience translating lab results into pilot/manufacturing requirements.