Senior Engineer - Advanced Welding & WAAM Innovation

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) seeks a Senior Research Engineer to advance welding and additive manufacturing technologies, with emphasis on WAAM, robotic arc welding and electron beam welding, for industrial manufacturing and remanufacturing applications.

You will lead experiments, optimize processes, develop equipment, and translate technology, collaborating with researchers, engineers, industry partners, and suppliers to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Materials/ Welding Engineering or metallurgy.
• Experience in welding, joining, additive manufacturing or related manufacturing processes.
• Practical experience with robotic arc welding and/or electron beam welding systems.
• Basic programming skills (Python, MATLAB, C#, LabVIEW) or robot programming.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and evaluate welding and additive manufacturing processes, focusing on WAAM, robotic arc welding, and electron beam welding.
• Plan and conduct experimental trials, including parameter development, process characterization, and performance assessment.
• Support process development for repair, remanufacturing, and new component production.
• Operate, program, and troubleshoot robotic welding systems and related manufacturing equipment.
• Develop robotic toolpaths, deposition strategies, fixtures, tooling, and experimental setups for R&D activities.
• Conduct material evaluation, including microstructural analysis, defect assessment, and mechanical testing.
• Support integration of manufacturing systems, sensors, data acquisition, and process monitoring solutions.
• Analyse experimental data and prepare technical reports, presentations, publications, and project deliverables.
• Work with industry partners, suppliers, and research collaborators to deliver project outcomes.
• Support equipment ownership, including maintenance, safety compliance, risk assessments, and SOP development.
• Contribute to other technical and research activities within the RPT Group as required.

Skills

Welding experience

Additive manufacturing

Robotic arc welding

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent work / teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Materials/ Welding Engineering/ Metallurgy

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C#

LabVIEW

Robot programming

CAD

Job description

Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) seeks a Senior Research Engineer to advance welding and additive manufacturing technologies, with emphasis on WAAM, robotic arc welding and electron beam welding, for industrial manufacturing and remanufacturing applications.

You will lead experiments, optimize processes, develop equipment, and translate technology, collaborating with researchers, engineers, industry partners, and suppliers to deliver innovative solutions.