Senior R&D Engineer - Composite Materials & Scale-Up

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research

Singapore

On-site

SGD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore is seeking a Research Engineer to support materials development, thermal and chemical conversion, and sustainable feedstock utilisation. The role blends hands-on lab work, reactor operation, data analysis with AI assistance, and technology scale-up, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and industry partners.

The successful candidate will focus on experimental quality, safe operations, timely milestone delivery, and practical

Qualifications

Diploma, BSc or MSc in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related discipline.
Hands-on experience in reaction engineering, catalysis, thermal conversion, pyrolysis, or process development is preferred.
Experience with fixed‑bed, fluidised‑bed, or other laboratory-scale reactor systems would be advantageous but is not mandatory.
Experience in gas, liquid, or solid product analysis, equipment maintenance, instrumentation, or troubleshooting would be beneficial.
Good understanding in experimental planning, data analysis, technical documentation, and structured problem-solving.
Strong commitment to laboratory safety, experimental quality, and reliable data generation.
Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary research and industry-facing teams.
Fresh graduates with strong hands-on aptitude are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute experimental programmes for polymer conversion by pyrolysis to produce light olefins, involving catalytic reactions, materials development, thermal conversion, chemical processing, and alternative feedstock utilisation.
Prepare, test, and evaluate catalysts, functional materials, feedstocks, and reaction systems.
Support operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory-scale fixed-bed and fluidised-bed reactor systems and associated equipment.
Evaluate product distributions, conversion performance, selectivity, material properties, and data quality; maintain clear and traceable experimental records.
Deliver reproducible and reliable technical results.
Prepare concise technical reports, presentations, and regular progress updates for project discussions.
Work closely with collaborators and cross-disciplinary research teams on reactor development, process modelling, techno-economic assessment, and scale-up planning.
Contribute to safe laboratory operations, risk assessments, standard operating procedures, and continuous improvement of experimental workflows.