Scientist, (Metal & Ceramic Forming), SIMTech

A*STAR Research Entities (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SIMTech in Singapore seeks an experienced research scientist in the MCF group to lead and advance powder flow forming projects for semiconductor, automotive, biomedical and energy sectors.

The role requires a PhD with 3+ years in metal/ceramic forming, strong slurry forming and heat-treatment know-how, and hands-on materials characterization. Collaboration with industry and academia, mentorship, and strict safety standards apply.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline; final-stage candidates are welcome.
• Minimum 3 years of research experience in metal/ceramic forming.
• Strong slurry forming and sintering experience.
• Hands-on characterization skills (SEM, EDX, XRD, mechanical testing).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform R&D on powder-based slurry forming technologies (tape casting, slip casting, gel casting, screen printing, sinter-based AM).
• Design experiments and optimize heat treatment for debinding, sintering and densification.
• Implement material analysis methods for microstructure and property characterization.
• Develop materials/processes for new slurry forming technologies and applications.
• Document findings in journals, reports or patent filings.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and deliverables.
• Collaborate with industry and academia on joint projects.
• Mentor and guide team members; ensure safety and quality in labs.

Skills

Slurry forming expertise

Communication skills

Mentorship / team guidance

Education

PhD in Materials Science & Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Chemistry Engineering

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

AI tools in manufacturing

Computational modelling

Job description

MCF group in SIMTech is seeking a motivated, innovative and experienced research scientist for the Powder Flow Forming section, to lead and support both research and industry projects. This role involves designing and developing innovative materials and processes through multiple slurry forming technologies to support industrial applications in semiconductor, automotive, biomedical, and energy sectors. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, supervise junior staff, and gain new skills as well through on-the-job training.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform R&D work related with powder-based slurry forming technologies, such as tape casting, slip casting, gel casting, screen printing, and sinter-based additive manufacturing.
• Design experiments and optimize heat treatment processes for powder-formed parts, to achieve reliable debinding, sintering and densification.
• Implement advanced material analysis methods (SEM, EDX, XRD, mechanical testing, etc) for microstructure and property characterization.
• Design and develop innovative materials and process for new slurry forming technologies and emerging applications.
• Document R&D findings in high-impact journals, internal reports, or patent filings.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with industry partners and academic institutions for joint research projects.
• Provide mentorship, guidance and career development to team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in laboratory and pilot-scale operations.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Material Science and Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Chemistry Engineering, or other relevant discipline. Candidates in their final stages of their PhD programme are invited to apply.
• Minimum 3 years of research experience in metal and/or ceramic forming related work.
• Strong expertise in slurry forming processes (gel casting/tape casting/slip casting, etc) and sintering techniques.
• Excellent hands-on skills on slurry forming processes and characterizations (metallurgical samples preparation, microscopy, mechanical testing, etc).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Familiar with CAD tools, e.g., SolidWorks.
• Familiar with the use of AI tools in manufacturing.
• Proactive team player to solve problems via collaborations.
• Project management experience will be an advantage.
• Ability to learn new skills willingly and quickly.
• Experience with computational modelling of powder forming and sintering.