This position involves applying knowledge in engineering and science to design & develop scale up processes in the laboratory and future production of our aerogel line of products. Successful candidate will be given a fulfilling role to work in the company’s state of the art platform technology, ASPIRe. As a valuable member of the team, you will be involved in every aspect of the development from infancy to the implementation.
Roles & Responsibilities
â—Ź Assist CTO and research team in the daily running of aerogel product development and research.
â—Ź Design and develop the pilot process plant for upscale production.
â—Ź Develop product testing protocols and procedures based on product specifications to test and determine the full operating profiles.
â—Ź Run diagnostics equipment, generate reports, trend analysis, develop design of experiments.
â—Ź Design and develop new aerogel formulations and improve early stage formulation with our proprietary process for commercial application
â—Ź Work with potential customers for pilot trials and improve existing aerogel product to achieve customer specification
â—Ź Optimise aerogel fabrication methods and test equipment for aerogel production
â—Ź Define experiments and determine meaningful data to support evaluation and technical decision
â—Ź Perform material characterisation studies such as thermal conductivity and mechanical property tests
â—Ź Stay up to date with scientific literature/patent, brainstorm new ideas with founders and contribute to the intellectual property of the company
â—Ź Source and evaluate new raw materials for formulation
â—Ź Prepare progress update and presentations for customers and investors
â—Ź Production of sample batch in lab scale and pilot scale.
â—Ź Responsible for effective technology transfer and upscaling to commercial scale batches
â—Ź Work closely with other departments to validate manufacturing methods for production scale batches.
â—Ź Train production personnel on manufacturing processes.
â—Ź Trouble-shooting in the process matrix for routine production.
â—Ź Maintain and document quality records with regards to processing units and machinery.
â—Ź To establish and maintain Good Manufacturing Practices for all commercial projects.
â—Ź Mentor and manage junior staff.
â—Ź Prepare progress update and presentations
â—Ź To ensure all GMP quality related records are kept properly
Requirements
â—Ź Have a Bachelors / Masters in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or a related field
â—Ź Hands on experience in laboratory research and knowledge of different characterization equipment is a plus
â—Ź Have knowledge on process design software such as CHEMCAD, CHEMPRO, AspenPlus and/or other related software.
â—Ź Have a good knowledge of industrial processes and best practices in chemical plants.
â—Ź Have a good knowledge in HVAC systems
â—Ź Self-directed learner, ambitious with desire to succeed and positive attitude towards learning
â—Ź Experience in coatings/paint would be advantageous.
â—Ź Good knowledge of chemical handling.
â—Ź Project Management expertise
Locations: 8 Cleantech Loop, #08-37 Singapore 637145 .CleanTech 3
Working Days: 5 days a week
Time: 9 - 6 pm
Basic Salary ranges from $4500 to $6500 (Depending on qualifications and experience).
Other benefits include transport allowance and basic medical coverage, annual leave, paternity/maternity and compassionate leave.