Director of Engineering - ACCELERATED MATERIALS PTE. LTD.

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Summary

Accelerated Materials Pte Ltd is seeking a visionary and experienced Director of Engineering to lead our multidisciplinary engineering teams in Singapore. This senior leadership role is responsible for directing our pioneering AI development projects for materials discovery and overseeing the design, development, and scaling of advanced systems for nanomaterial production. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with a strong background in both software / AI engineering and physical systems engineering, capable of driving innovation from concept to commercialisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership : Develop and execute the long-term engineering and technology roadmap, aligning AI initiatives with nanomaterial production goals to accelerate the materials innovation lifecycle.
• AI & Software Oversight : Lead the AI and computational science teams in developing and deploying machine learning models, data infrastructure , and simulation platforms for materials prediction, characterisation, and process optimisation. Ensure the robustness, scalability, and security of our proprietary AI platforms.
• Nanomaterial Production Systems : Oversee the mechanical, chemical, and electrical engineering teams responsible for the design, prototyping, and commissioning of automated synthesis and processing equipment for novel nanomaterials. Drive continuous improvement in system reliability, yield, and quality control through high-throughput experimentation .
• Team Management & Development : Mentor and manage a high-performing team of engineers and scientists. Foster a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented culture. Lead recruitment, training, and professional development efforts for the engineering department.
• Project & Budget Management : Direct the entire lifecycle of complex engineering projects, from initial scoping and resource allocation to final delivery. Manage the engineering budget, ensuring projects are completed on time and within financial scope.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with the R&D, Product, and Commercial teams to translate scientific discoveries into scalable, commercially viable products and solutions. Serve as the key technical liaison for external partners, vendors, and clients.
• Intellectual Property & Compliance : Champion the development of a strong IP portfolio by identifying patentable inventions. Ensure all engineering activities comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).

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About Accelerated Materials Pte Ltd

Accelerated Materials is at the forefront of the materials science revolution. Our mission is to dramatically shorten the time it takes to discover and commercialise advanced materials. By integrating artificial intelligence with automated robotic synthesis, we are building a world-class platform to design the building blocks of the future. We are a dynamic, well-funded company based in the heart of Singapore's vibrant tech ecosystem, and we are looking for passionate innovators to join our team.

What We Offer

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Machine Learning

Management Skills

Leadership

Ladder Logic

Experimentation

Reliability

Chemistry

Compliance

Project Management

Intellectual Property

IP

Python

Team Management

Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Software Development