(Senior) Lab officer, Laser Metal Deposition

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; In loco; SGD 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research is seeking a motivated Senior Laboratory Officer to join the Surface Remanufacturing Technology (SRT) Group. This role focuses on supporting Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) activities for advanced remanufacturing and repair applications.

Your responsibilities will include hands-on experiments, troubleshooting of LMD systems, conducting process trials, and maintaining laboratory operations while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and a willingness to work closely with research equipment.

Competenze

• Willingness to work hands-on with research equipment.
• Able to follow detailed experimental and operating procedures.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Mansioni

• Support development and enhancement of laser-based surface remanufacturing capabilities.
• Conduct experimental trials for cladding and related deposition activities.
• Assist in documentation of experimental procedures and results.

Conoscenze

Hands-on experience with research equipment

Good organizational skills

Basic communication skills

Attention to detail

Formazione

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Strumenti

Laser systems

Additive manufacturing

CAD/CAM

CNC machinery

Descrizione del lavoro

(Senior) Laboratory Officer (Laser Metal Deposition), Surface Remanufacturing Technology (SRT) Group, ARTC.

The Surface Remanufacturing Technology (SRT) Group at ARTC is seeking a hands‑on and motivated Senior Laboratory Officer to support Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) activities for advanced remanufacturing, repair, and surface engineering applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and enhancement of laser-based surface remanufacturing capabilities, primarily Laser Metal Deposition (LMD), by carrying out hands‑on experiments, assisting in process trials, and building technical competency under guidance from senior engineers.
• Assist with the setup, operation, and basic troubleshooting of LMD systems, including laser parameter setup, powder delivery, shielding gas configuration, motion control, and process monitoring.
• Conduct experimental trials for cladding, repair, surface modification, and related deposition activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform basic metallurgical and materials characterisation, including sample sectioning, mounting, polishing, etching, optical microscopy, hardness testing, and systematic documentation of results.
• Collect, organise, and log experimental and process data (e.g. process parameters, deposition geometry, observations) to support ongoing process optimisation and reporting.
• Assist in documenting experimental procedures, compiling results, and supporting the preparation of technical reports and project presentations.
• Support day-to-day operation of LMD equipment, including system preparation, cleaning, routine checks, and ensuring compliance with laser safety and laboratory SOPs.
• Support laboratory operations, including procurement, consumables preparation, powder handling, inventory tracking, safety compliance, and adherence to 5S housekeeping standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Precision Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Willingness to work hands‑on with research equipment and support experimental activities involving laser metal deposition.
• Able to follow detailed experimental procedures, equipment operating procedures, risk assessments, and lab safety requirements.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary technical team.
• Basic communication skills to support coordination with engineers, researchers, and technical staff.

Preferred

• Hands‑on experience or practical exposure to laboratory, workshop, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with laser systems, additive manufacturing, surface engineering processes, CAD/CAM, CNC or robotics.
• Experience handling metal powders, shielding gases, fixtures, tooling, samples, or laboratory consumables would be advantageous.
• Basic familiarity with materials characterisation techniques, such as optical microscopy, hardness testing, roughness measurement or sample preparation.