Senior Powder-Forming Research Engineer

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES – SIMTech is seeking a motivated research engineer to lead the Ceramic and Metal Powder Forming section, designing innovative materials and processes for industrial applications across semiconductor, automotive, biomedical and energy sectors.

You will supervise junior staff, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to research and industry projects including powder compaction, slurry casting, injection moulding, extrusion and additive manufacturing.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Material Science and Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in metal and/or ceramic forming.
• Strong expertise in powder forming processes and heat treatment techniques.
• Hands-on skills in powder forming processes and characterizations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Perform R&D work related to powder forming technologies (powder compaction, slurry casting, injection moulding, extrusion, additive manufacturing).
• Design experiments and optimize heat treatment processes for debinding, sintering and densification.
• Implement advanced material analysis methods (SEM, EDX, XRD, mechanical testing) for microstructure and property characterization.
• Design and develop materials and processes for new powder forming technologies and applications.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, publications and patents to disseminate findings.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and deliverables.
• Collaborate with industry partners and academic institutions for joint projects.
• Support process equipment set‑up, lab operations and inventory management.
• Provide mentorship and career development to team members.
• Ensure safety and quality standards in lab and pilot-scale operations.

Kenntnisse

Powder forming

Mechanical engineering

Heat treatment

Microscopy

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Material Science and Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AI tools in manufacturing

Computational modelling

Jobbeschreibung

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES – SIMTech is seeking a motivated research engineer to lead the Ceramic and Metal Powder Forming section, designing innovative materials and processes for industrial applications across semiconductor, automotive, biomedical and energy sectors.

You will supervise junior staff, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to research and industry projects including powder compaction, slurry casting, injection moulding, extrusion and additive manufacturing.