R&D Chemist - Singapore

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly capable Senior Materials / Formulation Chemist to support the development and optimization of advanced polymer and composite material systems used in high reliability, microelectronics related applications.
This role is suited for a technically strong, hands on scientist who combines chemical formulation expertise with a solid understanding of material reliability, failure mechanisms, and long term performance under stress. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across multiple resin systems, hybrid formulations, and ceramic or inorganic filler technologies, and will bring a practical, exploratory mindset to materials development.
Key Responsibilities
Formulation with Reliability Intent

Design and explore polymer‑based and hybrid material formulations with a focus on:

Stability under thermal and environmental cycling
Resistance to degradation mechanisms common in electronic systems
Balanced performance across multiple stress vectors

Explore formulation space across different resin families, rather than being confined to a single chemistry platform.

Hybrid & Filled Material Systems

Develop and optimize formulations incorporating:

Ceramic or inorganic fillers
Functional particulates and modifiers

Understand how filler selection, loading, and dispersion influence:

Long‑term reliability
Stress distribution
Failure initiation and propagation

Failure‑Aware Material Development

Evaluate materials not just for “meets spec,” but for:

Early warning signs of degradation
Sensitivity to process or use‑condition variation

Use formulation levers to mitigate common failure drivers such as:

Thermal fatigue
Interfacial delamination
Long‑term chemical or structural instability

Blending, Scale‑Up & Process Robustness

Perform hands‑on blending and formulation work at laboratory and pilot scale.
Translate formulation concepts into process‑robust systems with reproducible behavior.
Anticipate how formulation decisions impact downstream manufacturing consistency and field reliability.

Cross‑Disciplinary Interaction

Work effectively with engineers, reliability teams, and manufacturing stakeholders.
Support material troubleshooting informed by real application and field behavior, not only laboratory metrics.
Participate in material benchmarking with an emphasis on durability, margin, and robustness, rather than single‑point optimization.

Required Qualifications
Education

Master’s degree in:

Organic Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Science

Academic focus must be complemented by strong practical formulation experience.

Experience

5–10 years of industrial experience in one or more of the following environments:

Microelectronics or electronic materials
Reliability‑focused materials development
Advanced polymers, composites, or hybrid material systems

Experience across multiple formulation‑centric organizations is strongly preferred.
Exposure to failure analysis, reliability testing, or degradation studies is a major advantage.

What Makes This Role Different

This is not a single‑chemistry, recipe‑maintenance role.
The position rewards curiosity and controlled experimentation across material systems.
Success is measured by robustness, reliability margins, and behavior under stress, not only initial property values.
Ideal for candidates who enjoy working at the intersection of chemistry, microelectronics, and reliability engineering.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Thinks in terms of why materials fail, not just how they pass
Comfortable navigating ambiguous formulation space
Values durability and repeatability as much as performance
Practical, hands‑on, and technically grounded, versed with IPC, ASTM, MIL

What This Role Offers

Broad exposure to diverse resin and composite systems
Opportunity to shape material direction without being locked into disclosed chemistries
A technically rigorous environment that values insight, judgment, and material intuition