Senior Research And Development Engineer

Heraeus Materials Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Heraeus Materials Singapore Pte Ltd seeks a proactive Senior Materials Engineer to drive powder development and explore new alloying systems for semiconductor materials.

You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor staff, and engage with suppliers and customers to shape innovative solutions and maintain market leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Advanced degrees (master’s or Ph.D.) in material science disciplines are highly desirable.
• At least 4-7 years of experience in the semiconductor material industry, with a proven track record in metallurgy, powder development, materials characterization, or a similar role.
• Experience in leading technical teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead powder development projects and explore new alloying systems and techniques for powder manufacturing.
• Ensure tasks and projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Engage with suppliers, partners and customers to gather insights and feedback; promote collaboration across functions.
• Mentor and develop team members, driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, seminars and networking events to build relationships and stay informed on new technology development.
• Develop and manage budgets related to innovation projects and R&D activities; optimize resource allocation for maximum output.
• Perform all other related activities as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Creativity

Leadership

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science

Master’s or Ph.D. in materials science

Job description

This position is responsible for powder development and driving new technics for new alloy systems exploration. This role involves collaborating with various teams for Technology development, PDP and Customer development projects, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our customers and maintain our leading position in the market.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and be involved in powder development projects. Be responsible for driving the exploration of new alloying systems and new techniques for powder manufacturing.
• Ensure tasks / projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet all quality standards.
• Engage with key stakeholders including suppliers, partners, and customers to gather insights and feedback. Foster collaboration across different functional groups.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, seminars, and networking events to enhance business relationships and stay informed on new technology development.
• Develop and manage budgets related to innovation projects and R&D activities. Optimize resource allocation to maximize innovation output.
• Perform all other related activities as assigned.

Job Requirement on knowledge:

• Knowledge of metallurgy, powder manufacturing, and the capability of developing / exploring new technics to fulfill the new product development.
• Basic understanding of the solder alloy properties, powder manufacturing process, and applications of semiconductor materials.
• Knowledge of global and local regulations regarding chemical and material safety, waste management, and environmental impact.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets to draw meaningful conclusions.

Skills Required:

• Data analysis for decision-making and improving application performance.
• Creativity in solving problems and finding efficient solutions to complex challenges.
• Leading and motivating teams to achieve high performance and meet project deadlines.
• Mentoring team members for skill enhancement and professional growth.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling successful interaction with diverse team members and stakeholders.

Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Advanced degrees (master’s or Ph.D.) in material science disciplines are highly desirable.
• At least 4-7 years of experience in the semiconductor material industry, with a proven track record in metallurgy, powder development, materials characterization, or a similar role.
• Experience in leading technical teams and projects.
• Hands-on experience in various metallurgy / powder development equipment