A*STAR

(Senior) Research Engineer, (AFS / PCP), SIMTech

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 3 weeks ago

About the role

AI summarised

Join the Polymer and Composite Processing Group to contribute to the product redesign of aircraft cabin interior components. This role involves hands-on experience across research and industrial environments, focusing on polymer and composite processing technologies to drive value-added manufacturing in Singapore through process innovation, structural testing, and failure analysis.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Lead or support technical execution for projects involving thermoforming, composite moulding, or polymer melt-flow processes.
  • Prepare 2D & 3D CAD drawings for components and tooling.
  • Conduct prototype fabrication, pre-production fitment trials, quality control, and laboratory tests to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Perform material characterization and testing for polymers and composites.
  • Conduct part failure analysis and FE simulations as required for product redesign projects.
  • Maintain accurate records of production work orders, laboratory data, methodologies, results, and technical drawings.
  • Prepare reports, research project proposals, and risk assessment/safe work procedure documents.
  • Support the sourcing, quotation, and procurement of project consumables and services.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Material Science & Engineering or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in CAD software with at least 1 year of mechanical design experience.
  • Comfortable operating heavy equipment, conducting physical experiments, and troubleshooting processes.
  • Strong willingness to acquire new knowledge in material testing and process simulation.
  • Exemplary attention to detail and technical inclination towards process and laboratory work.
  • Adept in customer/vendor interactions and project negotiations.