Senior Manager, Measurement Science & Engineering, NMC

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES invites applications for a position supporting optical radiometry and photometry in precision measurement and metrology. The successful candidate will design experiments, carry out detailed measurements, acquire data, and perform in-depth analyses in our optical laboratory.

Responsibilities include spectral responsivity and source characterization, lighting and color measurements, and developing standards to support Singapore’s national metrology capabilities.

Qualifications

• Background in Optics or Physics
• 2+ years hands-on optics/physics experience
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct optical radiometry experiments including spectral responsivity and source characterization.
• Perform photometry tasks such as lighting characterization and color measurement.
• Develop and maintain optical measurement standards for industry needs

Skills

Optics experiments

Data analysis

Instrument control programming

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Optics/Physics background

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our team in optical radiometry and photometry for advancing precision measurement and metrology. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and conducting experimental activities in the optical laboratory, with responsibilities of designing experiments, conducting detailed measurements, acquiring data, and performing in-depth analyses.

We are looking for individuals with strong responsibility, innovation capacity, good problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn new techniques. This position offers a unique opportunity to design and implement state-of-the-art optical measurement systems for various applications - contributing directly to the supporting and advancement of Singapore’s national metrology capabilities and innovation ecosystem.

The Responsibilities:

1. Optical radiometry - optical sensors spectral responsivity characterization, light source characterzation, optical property of material characterization, etc
2. Photometry - lighting characterization, color measurement, etc
3. Develop and maintain optical measurement standards to support industry needs

The Requirement:

• Qualification and field of study : Background in Optics or Physics
• Minimum experience: more than 2 years hands on experience on optics or physics experiments would be prefered

Skills and Competencies Requirement:

• Able to conduct optical measurement and analyses of data.
• Knowledge and experience in optical measurements are required.
• Good knowledge in computer programming for instrument control and statistical techniques would be an added advantage.
• Enthusiastic, highly self-motivated attitude and being able to work in multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a team
• Good communication skills

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.