Senior Metrologist, National Metrology Centre

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Research Entities seeks an experienced metrology professional to advance national pressure and flow standards. The role involves leading projects, conducting international comparisons, and developing calibration methods with emphasis on quality and compliance.

You will drive expert guidance for industry, mentor staff, and contribute to the Laboratory Accreditation Scheme, while building collaborations with national and international partners.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of carrying out a research or development project in a Science or Engineering discipline.
• Experience leading technical activities and capability development in pressure and flow measurement.
• Strong knowledge in pressure and flow metrology and measurement science.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with automation, calibration, instrumentation, or related technical systems.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 and accreditation is preferred.
• Mentor and guide junior staff or students is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive and assure the quality of national measurement standards and systems for pressure and flow.
• Participate in international measurement comparisons and related activities.
• Lead peer reviews by international metrology experts.
• Develop, validate, and advance pressure and flow measurement methods and calibration systems.
• Drive calibration and measurement services to industry.
• Identify emerging measurement needs and develop new metrology capabilities.
• Drive technical consultancy initiatives for industry.
• Lead training and proficiency testing in pressure and flow areas.
• Automate and digitalise measurement and calibration processes.
• Lead technical projects and deliver outcomes on time.
• Mentor junior staff and review their work.
• Serve as technical domain expert and train new assessors.
• Build partnerships with industry and international bodies.
• Promote compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Pressure metrology

Flow metrology

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical leadership

Tools

ISO/IEC 17025

Calibration systems

Automation

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Drive and assure the quality of national measurement standards and systems for pressure and flow areas, ensuring compliance with NMC’s quality management system and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
2. Strengthen and advance the establishment and maintenance of the international equivalence of Singapore’s pressure and flow measurement capabilities through participation in international measurement comparisons and related technical activities.
3. Lead the preparation for and conduction of NMC’s peer reviews by international metrology experts to maintain global recognition of NMC’s pressure and flow calibration and measurement capabilities.
4. Develop, validate, enhance, and advance pressure and flow measurement methods, calibration systems, technical procedures, and related capabilities.
5. Drive and expand calibration and measurement services to disseminate national pressure and flow standards and measurement technologies to industry.
6. Identify emerging measurement needs and lead the development of new metrology capabilities and services for industry.
7. Drive technical consultancy initiatives and provide expert guidance to industry in resolving their pressure and flow measurement challenges.
8. Initiative, plan and lead training and proficiency testing activities in pressure and flow areas.
9. Develop and implement solutions to automate and digitalise measurement and calibration processes in the Pressure and Flow Laboratory.
10. Initiative and lead technical projects, including planning, scoping, coordinating resources, managing technical issues, and delivering agreed outcomes within the required timelines.
11. Mentor and guide junior staff, students, and trainees, and assist in reviewing their technical work where required.
12. Serve as the technical domain expert and conduct technical assessments under the Singapore Accreditation Council Singapore Laboratory Accreditation Scheme and contribute to the training of new technical assessors.
13. Build and strengthen partnerships with industry, accreditation bodies, national metrology institutes, research organisations, government agencies, and international experts to advance metrology capabilities and collaborations.
14. Promote and drive compliance of laboratory operations and technical activities with NMC’s quality, health, safety, and environmental requirement.

Job Requirements

Qualification & Field of Study:

Proven track record of carrying out a research or development project in a Science or Engineering discipline demonstrating the competency from proposal writing to project completion in a project cycle, preferably in Metrology, Measurement Science, Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, or other disciplines relevant to pressure and flow measurement.

Candidates should possess strong technical foundations and relevant professional experience in metrology, measurement science, calibration, instrumentation, automation, or related technical systems, with the ability to lead capability development and drive technical excellence.

Min. Years of Experience:

Preferably no less than 4 years of relevant professional experience in pressure and flow measurement, calibration, metrology, instrumentation, automation, or a related technical field, including demonstrated experience in leading technical activities, and capability development.

Candidates with significant experience in other measurement disciplines may also be considered, provided they possess strong measurement science fundamentals, a proven track record of achieving excellence in learning a new area, and the ability to develop advanced expertise in pressure and flow metrology.

Other Requirements (e.g. Skills, Competencies):

• Strong technical knowledge in pressure and flow metrology, measurement science, or related disciplines, with the potential to develop into a technical leader.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking skills.
• Good technical communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver technical work packages or research projects in a structured and effective manner.
• Strong practical experience in pressure and flow measurement, calibration, instrumentation, or related fields is preferred.
• Experience or potential in developing measurement methods, calibration systems, technical procedures, uncertainty analysis, and quality assurance programmes is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025, metrological traceability, and accreditation is preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience in automation, digitalisation, and data-driven approaches, preferably for measurement, instrumentation, or calibration applications, would be advantageous.
• Knowledge and/or experience in international comparisons, proficiency testing, accreditation activities, or technical assessments would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, and guide technical staff or students would be advantageous.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Ability and aspiration to develop themselves into a technical domain leader.

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.