Research Engineer (Process Systems)

Roles & Responsibilities

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Job Description

Research Engineer position in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at National University of Singapore (NUS). With a strong focus on industrial projects, we are developing our exciting technologies beyond the lab scale. We are seeking a talented and experienced individual with a background in chemical engineering and electrochemistry to join us.

As a Research Engineer, you will contribute to our industry projects focusing on scaling up our electro-metallurgical battery recycling technologies from lab to pilot scale. Main activities include

• Engineering design, Heat & Mass balances, equipment selection and sizing calculations and flowsheet development (PFD, P&IDs) for scale up systems.
• Support testing and optimization of small scale and pilot scale systems, including troubleshooting of process.
• Document all process development, testing, and optimization efforts, and contribute to technical reports and presentations.
• Liaising with suppliers and contractors for equipment procurement and setting up scale up systems.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical engineering, Metallurgical engineering, Electrochemical engineering, Chemistry or other relevant fields.

2. 1-3 yrs experience in metals extraction (Li, Ni, Co, Mn, Cu) from primary ore, secondary sources (waste, tailings), downstream processing and Electrochemical processes is preferred.

3. Prior hands-on experience in process development and piloting new technologies is desired. Above 5 yrs experience will be considered as a senior role to lead pilot scale operations.

4. Good knowledge of process safety (HAZOP, PHA).

5. Strong analytical skills and experience in data analysis and interpretation.

6. Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Tell employers what skills you have

Metals

Detail Oriented

Metallurgical Engineering

HAZOP

Process Development

Motivated

Chemistry

Waste

Chemical Engineering

Able To Work Independently