The Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP) offers a full range of additive manufacturing services, from design and infrastructure to production and validation. With advanced technologies such as topology optimization, generative design, and bioinspired design, SC3DP creates optimized products using a variety of novel materials and printing processes, including hybrid printing, post-processing, and emerging technologies. Sustainability is a top priority for SC3DP, which offers material development and control services that combine artificial intelligence, big data, and other digital tools for process optimization, as well as non-destructive testing for AM parts. Backed by a team of experts and a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest equipment and technologies, SC3DP is committed to leading the way in sustainable additive manufacturing research and development.

We are looking for a Research Associate to develop novel 3D printing technologies in the area of large-scale 3D cementitious structural printing.

Key Responsibilities:

Structural Printing

• Large-scale structural modules with Robotic arm and Gantry system.
• Programing code for Robotic arm and Gantry system
• Operating the printing system including mixer, pump, robotic arm, and Gantry system

Printing Path Optimisation

• Computational design of 3D concrete printing structure
• Optimise the printing path to ensure the smooth structure surface finish and excellent mechanical properties.
• Conduct structural testing, such as tensile, compression, flexural and shear tests
• To investigate the key parameters in the design of 3D printing concrete specimens on the structural performance.
• Conduct numerical analysis using finite element modelling of structural elements by using FEM
• Data acquisition and Image processing with MATLAB

Experimental Investigation

• Design and fabrication of experimental facilities including nozzles and inline control systems based on the theoretical model and CFD simulation.

Job Requirements:

• Master degree in 3D cementitious material printing, additive manufacturing or Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Structural Engineering
• At least 2 years of research experience in 3D concrete printing (3DCP) with strong knowledge on 3DCP Process and path planning, Design for 3DCP, tool path and machine code generation
• Computational Design and 3D concrete printing
• Possess good knowledge of structural analysis, concrete and steel materials, and finite element analysis
• Strong knowledge and experience in large scale 3D cementitious material printing
• Excellent programing code for robotic arm and gantry system operation.
• Strong experience in parametric modelling software like Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, CAD/CAE tools like MasterCAM, Robotmaster.
• Ability to work on structural and surface optimization
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and analytic skills
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU