VITA MATERA PTE. LTD. Hiring! Full Time R - D Lab Engineer - Technician in North Region (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 5,000 - Ricebowl

Job Title: R&D Lab Technician –EPP Materials Development

Location: Singapore

About Us

VITA MATERA PTE LTD is an innovative materials technology company specializing in the research and development of Expandable Polypropylene (EPP)and advanced polymer materials. We are seeking a passionate and hands-on R&D Lab Technician to join our growing team and support the development of next-generation lightweight foam materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Support R&D activities in the development of Expandable Polypropylene (EPP) and other polymer foam materials.
• Prepare polymer formulations and perform resin blending, compounding, and pellet preparation.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including:
• Twin-screw extruder
• Autoclave expansion system
• Steam chest molding machine
• Material testing equipment
• Conduct expansion, molding, and product evaluation trials.
• Perform laboratory testing, including:
• Density measurement
• Fusion/bonding evaluation
• Compression testing
• Tensile testing
• Impact testing
• Thermal analysis
• Record experimental data, prepare technical reports, and maintain laboratory documentation.
• Assist engineers in troubleshooting processing and equipment issues.
• Carry out routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures, quality standards, and 5S practices.
• Work closely with the R&D and engineering teams to support new product development and process improvement.

Requirements

• Diploma, Higher NITEC, or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an R&D laboratory, polymer processing, plastics manufacturing, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided.
• Knowledge of EPP, EPE, EPS, or other polymer foam materials is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with extrusion, injection molding, steam chest molding, or foam processing equipment is an advantage.
• Good mechanical aptitude with experience in machine setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Familiar with engineering drawings and precision measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing methods and data analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently as well as in a team.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with experience in any of the following will have an advantage:

• Polymer compounding and formulation
• Expandable polypropylene (EPP) development
• Twin-screw extrusion
• Autoclave processing
• Steam chest molding
• Mechanical testing of polymer materials
• DOE (Design of Experiments)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• ISO 9001 quality systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Opportunities to work on innovative polymer material development projects.
• Career growth in advanced materials and manufacturing technologies.
• Training and professional development.
• A collaborative and innovative working environment.

If you are passionate about polymer materials, enjoy hands-on laboratory work, and want to contribute to the development of advanced EPP technologies, we invite you to join our R&D team.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume, expected salary, notice period, and a summary of your relevant experience.