Senior Metrologist — Dimensional Standards & Calibration

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR's National Metrology Centre, Dimensional Laboratory, invites an enthusiastic Metrology professional to lead maintenance and quality assurance of national length standards. You will participate in international comparisons, disseminate standards to industry, and develop new measurement solutions for advanced manufacturing sectors.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate evaluations, and drive capability enhancements to raise national dimensional metrology.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in science or engineering.
• Hands-on operational experience with laser interferometers and optical measurement tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with independent project delivery.
• Excellent written and spoken English; capable of drafting technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and assure quality of national length and dimensional standards.
• Establish international equivalence through measurement comparisons.
• Disseminate standards through calibration, services, and applied R&D.
• Provide metrology consultation, training, and proficiency testing.
• Develop new measurement solutions and expand capabilities for industry needs.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate technical reviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Tools

Laser interferometers

Optical measuring systems

Contour and surface texture measuring instruments

Job description

A*STAR's National Metrology Centre, Dimensional Laboratory, invites an enthusiastic Metrology professional to lead maintenance and quality assurance of national length standards. You will participate in international comparisons, disseminate standards to industry, and develop new measurement solutions for advanced manufacturing sectors.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate evaluations, and drive capability enhancements to raise national dimensional metrology.