Senior Scientist, Design Optimisation & Advanced Simulation

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research

Singapore

On-site

SGD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

37 hours ago

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Job summary

A*STAR is seeking a Scientist to develop innovative product and component solutions using engineering simulation, design optimisation and advanced manufacturing technologies in Singapore. You will apply computational and analytical methods to optimise product performance, evaluate design concepts, and support next-generation components enabled by additive and hybrid manufacturing.

The role suits recent PhD graduates and early-career researchers who enjoy solving complex engineering challenges

Qualifications

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Applied Physics or a related discipline.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience in computational modelling, simulation or engineering analysis.
Ability to translate engineering challenges into structured technical investigations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and apply engineering simulation and modelling methodologies to evaluate product and component performance.
Perform design optimisation studies for structural, thermal, fluid, multiphysics or manufacturing-related applications.
Translate engineering requirements into design objectives, constraints and validation criteria.
Assess the impact of manufacturing constraints on product performance and design decisions.
Support the development of components enabled by additive manufacturing and hybrid manufacturing technologies.
Evaluate trade-offs between performance, manufacturability, reliability and production considerations.
Work closely with manufacturing engineers and researchers to ensure designs can be practically produced and validated.
Design studies and validation activities to assess engineering concepts and simulation predictions.
Contribute to the development of reusable methodologies, design frameworks and engineering tools.
Contribute to technical reports, proposals and knowledge-generation activities.