About the role
Research Associate (Mechanical Engineering / Materials Science and Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering) is a active engineering role at ntu in NTU Main Campus, Singapore. Open the role to review the official description and apply on the company site.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize LPBF process parameters for Mg-alloys, including laser power, scan speed, hatch spacing, layer thickness, and scan strategies,
- Perform systematic design-of-experiments (DoE) studies to investigate the relationships between AM process parameters, microstructure, mechanical properties, and thermal performance of Mg-alloys,
- Select and evaluate suitable Mg-alloy powders and feedstock materials for LPBF processing, including powder morphology, particle size distribution, and processability,
- Fabricate and characterize coupon-scale samples for mechanical (e.g., tensile testing), thermal (e.g., thermal conductivity), and microstructural characterization,
- Design and fabricate prototype thermal management components, including Mg-alloy cold plates and heat sinks, for high heat flux cooling applications,
- Investigate the manufacturability, repeatability, reliability, and robustness of LPBF-processed Mg-alloy components and associated post-processing methods,
- Support the integration of additively manufactured Mg-alloy thermal components into thermal management systems for performance evaluation and validation,
- Work closely with project collaborators and researchers on the design, fabrication, and iterative improvement of AM thermal management solutions,
- Assist in the preparation of research reports, journal publications, technical presentations, and project documentation, and
- Collaborate with graduate and undergraduate students involved in related research projects and laboratory activities.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field,
- Basic knowledge of heat transfer, materials engineering, and manufacturing processes, with exposure to additive manufacturing or metal processing being an advantage,
- Familiarity with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) or other metal additive manufacturing technologies is preferred,
- Understanding of process parameter optimization, including laser power, scan speed, hatch spacing, layer thickness, and scan strategies,
- , thermal characterization, mechanical testing, and microstructural analysis,
- Exposure to materials characterization techniques such as optical microscopy, SEM, XRD, tensile testing, or thermal conductivity measurements is an advantage,
- Basic knowledge of Mg-alloys, lightweight metals, or thermal management applications is preferred,
- Familiarity with CAD software and design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) concepts is an advantage,
- Ability to assist in the fabrication, post-processing, and evaluation of additively manufactured thermal management components,
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment,
- Good teamwork and communication skills, and
- Proficiency in written and spoken English for research work.
- We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
- Hiring Institution: NTU