Research Engineer (Metal Additive Manufacturing Processes & Systems), SIMTech

Requirements

• Role Overview We are seeking a degree‑qualified Research Engineer to support and advance Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) research through integrated process engineering and digital manufacturing system development.
• This role combines hands‑on LPBF process execution with engineering responsibility for data integrity, system integration, and continuous improvement within an R&D environment.
• You will monitor and analyse LPBF process behaviour to maintain process stability, experimental integrity, and consistency across research trials.
• You will ensure structured and accurate recording of process data—such as machine logs, process parameters, and build metadata—to enable downstream analysis and reproducibility.
• You will apply engineering judgment to identify and diagnose process deviations, machine–process interactions, and build quality issues in alignment with research objectives.
• Digital & Hardware–Software System Integration You will integrate LPBF platforms with sensors, data acquisition hardware, and digital monitoring or control tools.
• You will design and implement laboratory IT and data infrastructure that enables reliable process data capture, storage, and traceability.
• You will develop and support next‑generation automation and control solutions, including PLC / microcontroller‑based systems, embedded interfacing and telemetry, and integration with higher‑level software workflows where appropriate.