Senior Research Engineer - Materials Science

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Engineer in Polokwane to drive materials innovation and testing across projects. You will lead activities from conceptualization through prototyping, collaborating with scientists and engineers to translate discoveries into scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate brings a PhD/ Master's in a materials-related field with at least five years' R&D experience, strong characterization skills, and a track record in cross-functional teamwork within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Materials Science or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of materials R&D experience.
• Proficiency with materials characterization techniques.
• Experience with materials processing and scale-up.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and characterize novel materials with specific desired properties.
• Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of materials performance under various conditions.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new materials, ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new materials into product designs.
• Troubleshoot material-related issues during development and production phases.
• Maintain detailed experimental records and prepare technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Materials characterization

Materials processing

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Microscopy

Spectroscopy

Mechanical testing

Education

Master's or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microscopy

Spectroscopy

Mechanical testing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and innovative Senior Research Engineer specializing in Materials Science to join their team in Polokwane . This role is central to developing and testing advanced materials for various applications, driving forward the company's product innovation pipeline. You will work collaboratively with a team of scientists and engineers, from conceptualization through to prototyping and scale-up. The ideal candidate possesses strong practical engineering skills, a deep understanding of material properties and characterization, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of material performance within a dynamic research and development environment in Limpopo .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and characterize novel materials with specific desired properties.
• Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of materials performance under various conditions.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new materials, ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new materials into product designs.
• Troubleshoot material-related issues during development and production phases.
• Maintain detailed experimental records and prepare technical reports and presentations.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials research and development, with a focus on specific material classes (e.g., polymers, composites, ceramics).
• Proficiency in materials characterization techniques (e.g., microscopy, spectroscopy, mechanical testing).
• Experience with materials processing and manufacturing techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued education.
• Access to well-equipped laboratories and advanced research facilities in Polokwane .