Senior Scientist, Advanced Joining & Additive Manufacturing

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES in Singapore through ARTC’s Remanufacturing Process Technology Group seeks a Senior Scientist to lead development of advanced welding and additive manufacturing processes for aerospace, energy, maritime, semiconductor and other high-tech sectors.

Responsibilities include optimizing electron beam welding, laser welding and additive manufacturing, directing industry-driven R&D projects, and mentoring junior researchers. This role offers significant industrial impact.

Qualifications

• PhD in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant industrial/research experience in electron beam welding, laser welding, and/or laser-arc hybrid welding.
• Strong understanding of welding metallurgy, materials characterization, and process development.
• Hands-on experimental mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and technical writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize electron beam welding, laser welding, and additive manufacturing processes.
• Lead and contribute to industry-driven R&D projects.
• Investigate process impact on weld quality, defects, microstructure, and mechanical performance.
• Develop welding procedures, process qualification methodologies, and best practices.
• Support process monitoring, automation, and digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to capability development.

Skills

Experimental mindset

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Mentoring

Communication

Education

PhD in Welding Engineering

PhD in Materials Science

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Electron Beam Welding

Laser Welding

Laser-Arc Hybrid Welding

Job description

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES in Singapore through ARTC’s Remanufacturing Process Technology Group seeks a Senior Scientist to lead development of advanced welding and additive manufacturing processes for aerospace, energy, maritime, semiconductor and other high-tech sectors.

Responsibilities include optimizing electron beam welding, laser welding and additive manufacturing, directing industry-driven R&D projects, and mentoring junior researchers. This role offers significant industrial impact.