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Senior Scientist – Advanced Beam Welding & Additive Manufacturing

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist to join our Advanced E-beam and Arc Joining Team at ARTC’s Remanufacturing Process Technology Group.  The successful candidate will drive and support the development of advanced processes, with a focus on Electron Beam Welding, Laser Welding, and Additive Manufacturing for industrial applications in sectors such as aerospace, energy, maritime, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize electron beam welding, laser welding, and additive manufacturing processes.
• Lead and contribute to industry-driven R&D projects.
• Investigate process impact on weld quality, defects, microstructure, and mechanical performance.
• Develop welding procedures, process qualification methodologies, and best practices.
• Support process monitoring, automation, and digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to capability development.

Requirements

• PhD in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant industrial and/or research experience in electron beam welding, laser welding, and/or laser-arc hybrid welding.
• Strong understanding of welding metallurgy, materials characterization, and process development.
• Hands-on experimental mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and technical writing abilities.
• Any other ad-hoc work for the team, Group, Organisation and A*STAR with possible secondary roles.

Preferred

• Experience with aerospace, energy, maritime, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing applications.
• Experience with process monitoring, robotics, automation, data analytics, or digital manufacturing technologies.
• Track record of industrial project delivery and technology deployment.

This role offers the opportunity to develop and deploy cutting-edge joining and additive manufacturing technologies with direct industrial impact.