R & D Engineer

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.

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