2024 Careers Day Highlights
Relive the success of our previous event, where industry leaders met with exceptional materials science talent
About The Event
Shaping the Future of Materials Innovation
Our annual Materials Science & Engineering Career Fair is the premier event connecting exceptional talent with cutting-edge companies in materials research and development. Join us for a day of networking, learning, and career opportunities.
Date & Time
May 15, 2025
9:00 AM Onwards
Location
Department of Materials Science
and Engineering Building
University of Moratuwa
Format
In-Person Interviews
Walk-in Interviews
Success Stories
"My expertise in materials science and engineering provides a critical foundation for my roles in quality assurance, technical analysis, and research and development within a manufacturing environment. By applying principles such as structure–property relationships, failure analysis, and materials processing, I ensure product reliability, enhance production efficiency, and contribute to innovative material and process solutions. This technical insight, combined with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement, enables me to support both operational excellence and long-term technological advancement in the industry"
Ms. Lakmi Raveena
Quality Assurance Executive
Plastipak Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
"As a Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) graduate, my technical background has been instrumental in my career growth at Variosystems (PVT) LTD, where I started as an Assistant Planning Engineer and now serve as Assistant Planning Manager for wire harness assembling sections. My expertise in material properties, process optimization, and failure analysis has allowed me to enhance production efficiency, ensure product reliability, and implement cost-effective solutions. Over the past four years, my MSE foundation has empowered me to tackle engineering challenges, drive continuous improvement, and lead teams—proving how vital materials science is in advancing manufacturing innovation."
Mrs. Vadeesha Rajapakshe
Assistant Planning Manager | Wire Harness
Variosystems (Pvt) Ltd
"With a strong foundation in Materials Science and Engineering, I serve as a Quality Assurance Executive at Alumex PLC, a leading aluminium extrusion manufacturer in Sri Lanka with global exports. I lead final fabrication quality assurance by developing inspection procedures, validating processes, and ensuring compliance with quality and control plans. Collaborating with extrusion, powder coating, and anodizing plants, I drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, identifying and resolving problems, and technical documentation. My role applies materials science principles to real-world manufacturing challenges, with a focus on product reliability from a quality assurance perspective."
Mr. Anjana Binupa
Quality Assurance Executive
Alumex PLC