Test Coordination Engineer

PROFESSIONAL TESTING SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing services provider in Singapore is seeking a skilled professional to interpret customer instructions, provide technical support, and manage job scheduling. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a laboratory environment. Strong understanding of metallic materials and excellent communication skills are essential for this role, which offers a dynamic workplace focusing on collaboration and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a laboratory operating under ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
• Strong understanding of metallic materials and alloy specifications.
• Knowledge of welding processes and material properties.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer instructions into clear internal work instructions.
• Liaise with customers to clarify test requirements and provide technical advice.
• Coordinate job scheduling between Workshop and Test Departments.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Technical explanation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Interpret and translate customer instructions into clear internal work instructions, ensuring alignment with quotations, specifications and referenced standards.
• Provide technical input to the Sales Administration Department to ensure accurate scoping of quotations and work orders.
• Liaise with customers to clarify test requirements, provide technical advice, and address queries related to sample preparation, testing methods, and turnaround times.
• Coordinate job scheduling between the Workshop and Test Departments, ensuring timely prioritization and readiness of samples.
• Support process improvements by reviewing SOPs and contributing to training and development initiatives for junior staff and workshop teams.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a laboratory operating under ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
• Strong understanding of metallic materials, alloy specifications, and chemical compositions (e.g., steel, stainless steel, nickel, cobalt, aluminium, titanium).
• Knowledge of welding processes, welding consumables, and material properties in industrial applications.
• Strong technical foundation in materials engineering and analytical testing techniques.
• Good communication and relationship -building skills with both internal teams and customers.
• Ability to explain technical topics clearly and provide effective recommendations.
• Certifications such as CWI or CSWIP 3.1, and PCN Level 2 in Visual Inspection will be advantageous.