We are looking for a motivated and curious Research Engineer to contribute to our exciting R&D projects in chemical and electrochemical surface treatments and coatings for manufacturing processes.

Job Description:
As a research engineer for Advanced Surface Engineering, you wll play a vital role in developing and optimizing surface treatment and coating processes. This role requires a domain knowledge of surface/interface chemistry/physics, process design, and experimental work for surface treatments and coatings, as well as characterization techniques to execute and timely deliver high-impact R&D projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Optimize Processes: Dive into the world of chemical and electrochemical processes, including surface cleaning, stripping/etching, electro/electroless plating, activation/passivation, electropolishing, and chemical/electrochemical conversion coatings.
• Collaborate and Apply: Work closely with cross-functional teams to apply surface treatment and coating technologies to real-world industrial applications, ensuring they meet critical performance requirements.
• Hands-on Experimentation: Conduct experiments to improve surface properties like corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and interface enhancement using chemical and electrochemical processes.
• Analyse and Characterise: Utilise advanced surface and coating characterisation techniques (e.g., optical microscopy, water contact angle goniometry, profilometry, SEM, EDS, XRF) to analyse surfaces and coatings to ensure they meet specifications.
• Scale-Up Support: Assist in scaling up lab processes to production environments, ensuring quality and performance are maintained.
• Problem Solve: Use your critical thinking skills to overcome challenges and find innovative solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.
• Some experience or coursework related to chemical and electrochemical surface treatments and coatings (cleaning, stripping, electroplating, electroless plating, activation/passivation, conversion coatings).
• Familiarity with surface characterization techniques (e.g., optical microscopy, water contact angle goniometry, profilometry, SEM, EDS, XRF).
• Ability to conduct experiments and troubleshoot in a lab setting.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• A problem-solving mindset and a passion for learning.
• A strong desire to learn and grow in the field of surface treatments and coatings.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with literature reviews on surface treatments and coatings.
• Ability to translate industry problems into research topics.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards related to surface process technologies.
• Hands-on experience with advanced equipment and techniques in a research or industrial setting.