Senior Research Engineer (Metal and Ceramic Forming Group), SIMTech

A*STAR Research Entities (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Research Entities (A*STAR) in SIMTech seeks a motivated research engineer to lead and support research and industry projects in Ceramic and Metal Powder Forming. The role focuses on developing materials and processes across semiconductor, automotive, biomedical, and energy sectors, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

The candidate will supervise junior staff, design experiments, and drive transfer of findings to practical applications while ensuring safety and quality in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Material Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in metal and/or ceramic forming related work.
• Strong expertise in powder forming processes and heat treatment techniques.
• Excellent hands-on skills in powder forming and characterisation methods.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform R&D on powder forming technologies (compression, slurry casting, injection moulding, extrusion, additive manufacturing).
• Design experiments and optimize heat treatment processes for debinding, sintering and densification.
• Implement SEM/EDX/XRD and mechanical testing for microstructure and property characterisation.
• 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 and academia.
• Support in process equipment set-up, laboratory operations and inventory management.
• Provide mentorship and guide career development for team members.
• Ensure safety and quality standards in lab and pilot-scale operations.

Skills

Powder forming expertise

Heat treatment techniques

Strong communication skills

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Material Science and Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Chemistry Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AI in manufacturing

Job description

Overview

MCF group in SIMTech is seeking a motivated, innovative and experienced research engineer for the Ceramic and Metal Powder Forming section, to lead and support both research and industry projects. This role involves designing and developing innovative materials and processes through multiple powder 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 forming technologies, such as powder compaction, slurry casting, injection moulding, extrusion, and 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 powder forming technologies and emerging applications.
• Prepare technical reports, presentation slides, publications, and patents to disseminate R&D findings.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with industry partners and academic institutions for joint research projects.
• Support in the process equipment set-up, laboratory operations, and inventory management.
• Provide mentorship, guidance and career development to team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in laboratory and pilot-scale operations.

Job Requirements

• At least Bachelor (Masters and above preferred) in Material Science and Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Chemistry Engineering, or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in metal and/or ceramic forming related work.
• Strong expertise in powder forming processes (compaction/injection moulding/slurry casting, etc) and heat treatment (like sintering) techniques.
• Excellent hands‑on skills on powder 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.