Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Research Engineer familiar with arc welding and joining processes to join our Advanced E-beam and Arc Joining Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing processes, robotic toolpaths, setting up machines, and optimizing processes on the shop floor.

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

Minimum Requirements (Must-have)

• 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

Preferred Skills and Experience (Good-to-have)

• 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