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
● Assist CTO and research team in the daily running of aerogel product development and research.
● Design and develop the pilot process plant for upscale production.
● Develop product testing protocols and procedures based on product specifications to test and determine the full operating profiles.
● Run diagnostics equipment, generate reports, trend analysis, develop design of experiments.
● Design and develop new aerogel formulations and improve early stage formulation with our proprietary process for commercial application
● Work with potential customers for pilot trials and improve existing aerogel product to achieve customer specification
● Optimise aerogel fabrication methods and test equipment for aerogel production
● Define experiments and determine meaningful data to support evaluation and technical decision
● Perform material characterisation studies such as thermal conductivity and mechanical property tests
● Stay up to date with scientific literature/patent, brainstorm new ideas with founders and contribute to the intellectual property of the company
● Source and evaluate new raw materials for formulation
● Prepare progress update and presentations for customers and investors
● Production of sample batch in lab scale and pilot scale.
● Responsible for effective technology transfer and upscaling to commercial scale batches
● Work closely with other departments to validate manufacturing methods for production scale batches.
● Train production personnel on manufacturing processes.
● Trouble-shooting in the process matrix for routine production.
● Maintain and document quality records with regards to processing units and machinery.
● To establish and maintain Good Manufacturing Practices for all commercial projects.
● Mentor and manage junior staff.
● Prepare progress update and presentations
● To ensure all GMP quality related records are kept properly
Requirements
● Have a Bachelors / Masters in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or a related field
● Hands on experience in laboratory research and knowledge of different characterization equipment is a plus
● Have knowledge on process design software such as CHEMCAD, CHEMPRO, AspenPlus and/or other related software.
● Have a good knowledge of industrial processes and best practices in chemical plants.
● Have a good knowledge in HVAC systems
● Self-directed learner, ambitious with desire to succeed and positive attitude towards learning
● Experience in coatings/paint would be advantageous.
● Good knowledge of chemical handling.
● 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.