Senior Research Engineer - Nanotechnology

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive{

benefits package

Access to state-of-the-art nanotech設備

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Engineer in Nanotechnology to join our advanced R&D facility in Sandton. You will design, fabricate, and characterize nanomaterials and devices for next-generation applications in a cutting-edge laboratory.

The role offers a hybrid work setting balancing on-site experimentation and remote collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or related.
• 5+ years of hands-on nanotechnology research and development.
• Proficiency with nanofabrication techniques and characterization tools.
• Strong analytical and experimental design skills; hybrid lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and fabricate novel nanostructures and nanomaterials.
• Utilize characterization techniques (SEM, TEM, AFM, XRD) to analyze nanoscale properties.
• Develop and optimize deposition and patterning processes for nanoscale materials.
• Conduct performance testing and validation of nano-devices and systems.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to integrate nanoscale components into larger systems.
• Maintain detailed records and prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Ensure safety protocols in a high-tech laboratory environment.

Skills

Experimental design

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

PhD or MSc in a related field

Tools

SEM

TEM

AFM

XRD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Research Engineer specializing in Nanotechnology to join their advanced R&D facility in Sandton . This role is integral to designing, fabricating, and characterizing nanomaterials and devices for next-generation applications. You will work within a cutting-edge laboratory environment, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to drive projects from concept to prototype. The ideal candidate is passionate about the potential of nanotechnology and eager to contribute to pioneering research in a stimulating hybrid work setting that promotes both focused individual contribution and effective team-based innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and fabricate novel nanostructures and nanomaterials.
• Utilize advanced characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, TEM, AFM, XRD) to analyze nanoscale properties.
• Develop and optimize processes for the controlled deposition and patterning of nanoscale materials.
• Conduct performance testing and validation of nano-devices and systems.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers on integrating nanoscale components into larger systems.
• Maintain detailed experimental records and prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols in a high-tech laboratory environment.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field with a focus on nanotechnology.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in nanotechnology research and development.
• Proficiency with nanofabrication techniques and characterization tools.
• Strong understanding of the physical and chemical principles governing nanomaterials.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and experimental design skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid lab environment and contribute to team projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Access to state-of-the-art nanotechnology research and fabrication facilities.
• Opportunities for professional growth, skill enhancement, and conference participation.
• Collaborative research environment with leading experts in the field.
• Supportive hybrid work model balancing on-site and remote collaboration.