Research Associate (Materials Science & Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Engineering)
Core
Conduct microstructural analysis and mechanical property evaluation of 3D printed metal samples to solve industrial engineering challenges and facilitate technology translation.
Role type
Research Associate (Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering)
Builds
Industrial-grade 3D printed metal components and research outcomes for multi-sector applications (biomedical, construction, aerospace, marine).
Domain
Additive manufacturing / Materials Science / Mechanical Testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), optical microscopy, tensile testing, fatigue testing, hardness testing, impact testing, defect identification (porosity, lack of fusion), data visualization, technical report writing
Preferred skills
Familiarity with materials used in additive manufacturing
Responsibilities
Conduct microstructural analysis using SEM, EBSD, XRD, and optical microscopy; Perform tensile, fatigue, hardness, and impact testing; Analyze testing data and prepare technical reports; Evaluate post-processing impact on material properties and identify defects
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
