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Scientist (AFST/PCP), SIMTech

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeFull-time1 months ago
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About the role

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Research Scientist role at SIMTech focusing on advanced fibre-reinforced composites forming and moulding technology. The position involves leading research, conducting mechanical tests, developing process innovations, and supporting industry and R&D projects in a lab environment.

ResearchFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Research on advanced short-fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites in multiple material systems.
  • Working with a team of scientists and engineers to enhance the capability of compression moulding technology.
  • Formulate scientific research direction and innovative proposals to secure competitive funding.
  • Understand the advanced manufacturing domain and provide innovative solutions to industry problems in the area.
  • Conduct mechanical tests, testing tool/jig design and material characterizations.
  • Develop and test innovative solutions to optimize composite compression moulding process technologies.
  • Prepare project progress update presentation for customers.
  • Prepare research project proposals, presentations, and reports, conduct R&D experiments and file technology disclosures.
  • Support in the process equipment set-up, laboratory operations, and inventory management for export control items.
  • Keep a good record of production work orders, laboratory data, methods, results, drawings, etc.
  • Able to perform well in both industry-type and research-type projects.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Aerospace/ Mechanical/ Material Science Engineering, etc.
  • Fresh graduates with strong fundamentals in material science and mechanical engineering are welcome
  • Experienced with composite moulding machine operations and process troubleshooting
  • Good track record of scientific publications in top journals and conferences
  • Excellent technical presentation and scientific writing skills
  • Can-do attitude and ability to work with different needs of various stakeholders
  • Proactive team player and technically motivated to solve problems and discover new research topics.
  • Competent in the use of 3D modelling, process simulation and FE structural analysis will be a bonus
  • Meticulous, fine attention to detail and technically inclined towards process and laboratory work.
  • Willing to learn new skills.
  • Comfortable with customer/vendor interactions and handling project negotiations