Research engineer in metal additive manufacturing using polymer filaments - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The successful applicant will be responsible for the execution of a short project in additive manufacturing of metals using filament-based techniques. Duties will include metallographic and microscopic analysis of feedstock materials, an assessment of the impact of printing parameters on the quality of printed components and a series of experiements to optimise of post-processing parameters. Results must be presented in technical reports and detailed experimental notes. It might become possible for the successful candidate to assist in the writing of an article for publication in a scientific journal.

Qualifications

Master's degree in materials science, production engineering, machine design or similar field.

Meritorious qualifications• Completion of course(s) in materials science, production engineering, machine design or similar fields.
• Experience of filament-based additive manufacturing
• Experience of metal additive manufacturing
• Experience of writing technical reports and recording data in laboratory notes
• Available to start at short notice and work throughout summer 2020.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence and suitability such as:

• The ability to creatively solve problems
• Detail-oriented
• Being prepared to think critically
• Willing to learn new skills
• Passionate

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Application

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Temporary employment for up to 2020-08-21 , access by agreement.

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