Research and Development Engineer

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Research Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing (Robotics & Additive Manufacturing) – P1

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated Research Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing team with a focus on Robotics and Additive Manufacturing (AM). This role is ideal for an engineer with strong technical skills in automation and digital manufacturing, who also brings a foundational understanding of materials science to support process development and material-technology alignment.

You’ll work on next-generation manufacturing solutions involving robotic integration, 3D printing, and smart production systems across multiple application areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize robotic systems for automated and autonomous manufacturing workflows.
• Support the design and implementation of additive manufacturing processes for both prototyping and functional parts.
• Integrate robotics into AM systems for tasks such as material handling, inspection, and post-processing.
• Develop control algorithms and automation scripts using tools such as ROS, Python, or PLC programming environments.
• Troubleshoot and improve existing manufacturing setups, emphasizing repeatability, precision, and throughput.
• Apply basic materials knowledge to support selection and qualification of polymers, metals, and composites for AM applications.
• Interpret material property data and failure modes to recommend design and process changes.
• Collaborate with materials engineer to understand interactions between processing parameters and material behavior.

General Responsibilities

• Contribute to experimental design, data collection, and analysis of manufacturing process performance.
• Work collaboratively across engineering disciplines to scale lab concepts into robust production-ready systems.
• Document processes, findings, and results in technical reports and presentations.
• Stay up to date with advancements in robotics, additive manufacturing, and smart materials.
• Operate and maintain laboratory and workshop equipment, including 3D printers, Robotic arms, and Automation rigs.
• Perform testing and characterization of materials, components, and assemblies.
• Document test procedures, analyze results, and prepare reports with recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong foundation in robotics, automation, or controls engineering.
• Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing systems (Desktop FDM)
• Familiarity with basic materials science principles and their relevance to manufacturing processes.
• Knowledgeable in CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX, Fusion 360) and programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to collaborate with other team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of AM post-processing techniques and quality inspection methods.
• Exposure to material testing techniques or design-for-AM principles.
• Familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, or robotic path simulation).