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About The Role
We are seeking a motivated individual to fill the position of Research Scientist in the Integrated Composite Processing Section.
This position requires the applicant to lead and conduct research in advanced fibre-reinforced composites forming and moulding technology, study and characterization of composite structures.
The scientist is required to support both industry and R&D projects where process innovation, structural testing and material characterizations are needed.
Experience in project management, grant writing and patent applications will be advantageous.
Basic knowledge of material circularity, CAD design, finite-element analysis and algorithm development is required.
Responsibilities
Research on advanced short-fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites in multiple material systems.
Work 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.
Familiar with CAD and CAE tools, SolidWorks, etc.
Deep knowledge of a wide range of forming technologies of metal, composites, and polymer materials
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
Job requirements
Ph.D. in Aerospace/ Mechanical/ Material Science Engineering, etc.
Candidates 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
Soft skills
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
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Research Services
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