Senor Metrologist/Metrologist, NMC

The Role

• Perform high-precision dimensional calibrations using advanced measurement systems.
• Maintain and continually enhance Singapore's national measurement standards in length and dimensional metrology, ensuring the highest levels of measurement accuracy and traceability.
• Participate in international measurement comparisons, contributing to the global recognition and international equivalence of Singapore's measurement capabilities.
• Develop expertise in advanced dimensional measurement technologies, including coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), optical measurement systems, surface texture instruments, laser-based measurement systems, and emerging metrology technologies.
• Partner with industry by providing calibration, measurement, consultancy, and technical advisory services that improve manufacturing quality and measurement capability.
• Design and deliver technical training, proficiency testing programmes, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that strengthen industry competencies.
• Receive structured training to become a Technical Assessor under the Singapore Accreditation Council – Singapore Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (SAC-SINGLAS), supporting laboratory accreditation and developing national technical capabilities.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives by applying automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve laboratory productivity, measurement efficiency, and data quality.

The Requirement:

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience in precision engineering, mechanical engineering, applied physics, dimensional metrology, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of dimensional metrology principles, including length measurement, tolerancing, flatness, surface roughness, and basic GD&T.
• Experience with precision measurement equipment such as coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), optical measurement systems, surface texture instruments, laser measurement systems, or similar technologies will be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex measurement systems and experimental setups.
• Experience in automation, digitalisation, data analysis and AI applications will be an added advantage.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a proactive attitude and commitment to laboratory quality standards.
• A strong desire to develop professionally and contribute to advancing Singapore's national measurement capabilities.

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.