Lead Nanotech Engineer & R&D Architect – Cape Town

Arup; Cape Town; In loco; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.600.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Arup in Cape Town seeks a Lead Nanotechnology Engineer to steer R&D projects in nanoscale materials with applications across electronics, medicine, and energy. This senior role guides a multidisciplinary team, drives project timelines, and translates laboratory discoveries into market-ready products.

The ideal candidate holds a master's or PhD in Nanotechnology or related field, has 8+ years of experience, and demonstrates leadership, advanced fabrication and characterization skills (SEM, TEM,

Competenze

• Master's degree or PhD in Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in nanotechnology R&D and leadership.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Expertise in nanoscale characterization techniques (SEM, TEM, AFM) and fabrication methods.
• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills.

Mansioni

• Lead the design, development, and characterization of novel nanomaterials and nanodevices.
• Manage and mentor a team of nanotechnology engineers and research scientists.
• Oversee the product development lifecycle from ideation to scaling up manufacturing.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of nanoscale materials and systems.
• Develop and implement advanced fabrication techniques at the nanoscale.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across chemistry, biology, and materials science.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for IP generation and patent applications.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and best practices in nanotechnology R&D.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Project management

Strong communication

Innovation

Formazione

Advanced degree in Nanotechnology or related field

Strumenti

SEM

TEM

AFM

Computational modeling

Descrizione del lavoro

Arup in Cape Town seeks a Lead Nanotechnology Engineer to steer R&D projects in nanoscale materials with applications across electronics, medicine, and energy. This senior role guides a multidisciplinary team, drives project timelines, and translates laboratory discoveries into market-ready products.

The ideal candidate holds a master's or PhD in Nanotechnology or related field, has 8+ years of experience, and demonstrates leadership, advanced fabrication and characterization skills (SEM, TEM,