About the role
AI summarisedSenior Research Engineer at SIMTech's Hybrid Bulk Metal Forming Section, leading R&D projects in molten metal forming for semiconductor, automotive, biomedical, and energy sectors. Responsibilities include developing novel metal forming solutions, managing projects, mentoring staff, and collaborating with industry partners.
ResearchFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of novel industrial components and metal forming solutions in areas such as thermal management and metal processing sustainability, and lead R&D projects based on metal processing as part of a team of highly skilled researchers and engineers.
- Strategize, formulate and drive R&D and industrial engagement plans related with metal processing to improve technology competency and industry adoption.
- Interact with partners and customers from research institutes and industries to define and refine research projects.
- Prepare technical reports, presentation slides, publications, and patents to disseminate R&D findings.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Provide mentorship, guidance and career development to team members.
- Collaborate with industry partners and academic institutions for joint research projects.
- Support in the process equipment set-up, laboratory operations, and inventory management.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in laboratory and pilot-scale operations.
Requirements
- At least Bachelor (Masters and above preferred) in Material Science and Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or other relevant discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of experience with metal forming processes, product design, testing and validation in R&D and industrial environments.
- High level of competency with cross-technology engineering solutions.
- Experience in leading project teams and with people management.
- Proven track record with customer management and driving customer satisfaction.
- Well-networked in the industry and able to tap on different vendors/suppliers to complement own work.
- Proven track record of innovation in manufacturing, industrial product design and project management.
- Self-driven and proactive, apply logic and reason to effectively solve problems and manage risks.
- Familiar with CAD tools, e.g., SolidWorks.
- Familiar with the use of AI tools in manufacturing.
- Proactive team player to solve problems via collaborations.
- Formal project management experience will be an advantage.
- Ability to learn new skills willingly and quickly.