About the role
AI summarisedResearch Engineer role focused on developing and optimizing arc, laser, and e-beam welding/joining processes for remanufacturing and additive manufacturing. Involves hands-on process development, robotic programming, CAD/CAM toolpath design, material testing, and equipment ownership in an R&D environment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop end-to-end joining and additive manufacturing solutions (parameters, deposition strategies), including required pre-processing and post-processing, for laser, e-beam and arc-based processes, brazing and soldering for cladding, repair, manufacturing and remanufacturing applications
- Perform material evaluation (e.g. microstructural and defects analysis) and material testing, as well as the necessary sample preparation and heat treatment for the processed parts
- Operate robotic and/or CNC systems for welding and DED processes
- Develop customized CAD/CAM modules for advanced toolpath planning in welding and joining processes
- Develop deposition strategies and generate post-processors for robot-based manufacturing processes
- Develop, design, and implement new hardware modules for arc and laser-based DED processes
- Integrate hardware & software for process monitoring and control in robotic hybrid manufacturing processes
- Equipment and/or process owner for welding and joining machines, and/or for other relevant equipment - ensure equipment and operators compliance, develop / maintain standard operating procedures, risk assessments and safe working procedures, provide guidance / training as required
- Any other ad-hoc work for the team, Group, Organisation and A*STAR with possible secondary roles
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree, diploma, or trade qualification in Materials, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Welding, or an equivalent engineering degree
- Hands-on welding and/or joining experience with stainless steel, nickel-based, titanium, copper, and/or aluminium alloys
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Fluency in language with good written, spoken and comprehension skills
- Ability to communicate, interact and work professionally in a collaborative environment as a team player
- Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment in an agile manner to adapt to fast-changing requirements of internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to think critically and is problem-solving oriented
- Ability to work effectively and independently
- Ability to demonstrate high level of initiative to learn and adapt new technologies to stay relevant
- Master's degree in welding engineering, manufacturing automation or related technical program
- Fundamental understanding of welding processes including, but not limited to, electron beam, laser beam, plasma arc, resistance, friction-stir, gas tungsten arc, and gas metal arc
- Hands on experience in other joining processes such as brazing, soldering and/or solid-state welding
- Robot programming experience for automated welding solutions
- Basic experience with CAD software and tooling/fixture design experience
- Understanding of weld strength testing methodologies, standards, and data acquisition systems used to make informed welding decisions
- Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions including, but not limited to, optical and SEM fractography/metallography, hardness, chemical analysis, and mechanical testing