Lead Nanomaterials Research Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health coverage

Retirement savings options

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Conference attendance

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Senior Research Engineer specializing in nanotechnology to lead advanced R&D projects. You will design, fabricate, and test nanoscale materials and devices while collaborating with a diverse team of scientists and engineers.

The role requires a PhD or MSc in a related field and at least 5 years of nanotech R&D leadership. Strong analytical skills, effective communication, and independent problem-solving are essential.

Qualifikationen

• PhD or MSc in Materials Science, Electrical/Chemical Engineering, Physics or related field with nanotech focus.
• Minimum 5 years of R&D experience in nanotechnology with proven project leadership.
• Experience in synthesis, fabrication, and/or characterization of nanomaterials.

Aufgaben

• Lead R&D in design, synthesis and characterization of advanced nanomaterials and nanostructures.
• Develop and optimize fabrication processes for nanoscale devices.
• Use AFM/SEM/TEM/XRD to analyze structure and properties of nanomaterials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate nanoscale innovations.
• Troubleshoot fabrication, characterization and device testing challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians with technical guidance.
• Prepare research proposals, reports, patents and publications.
• Stay updated on nanotech and materials science advances.
• Ensure laboratory safety and best practices in fabrication environments.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Independent and collaborative work

Ausbildung

PhD or MSc in a nanotechnology-related field

Tools

AFM

SEM

TEM

XRD

Nanofabrication techniques

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Senior Research Engineer specializing in nanotechnology to lead advanced R&D projects. You will design, fabricate, and test nanoscale materials and devices while collaborating with a diverse team of scientists and engineers.

The role requires a PhD or MSc in a related field and at least 5 years of nanotech R&D leadership. Strong analytical skills, effective communication, and independent problem-solving are essential.