Lab Engineer in Additive Manufacturing of Polymers and Ceramics - DTU Construct

In this role, you'll be responsible for Additive Manufacturing lab operations and activities, focusing on Vat Photopolymerization, selective laser sintering and Binder Jetting.
If you are in the process of forging your career as a Lab engineer and seeking the most robust foundation to realize your aspirations and goals, you will find it readily available at DTU Construct. The main activity areas cover different Additive Manufacturing processes such as Vat Photopolymerization (VPP), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Binder Jetting (BJ). Supporting research and teaching activities associated with the current role have a strong multidisciplinary nature that will encompass materials science, mechanics, electronics, computer science, and metrology.

The Instrumentation group at DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering has one vacant position for a Lab engineer targeting the Additive Manufacturing (AM) activities at the department. The AM activities at DTU are centered around building open architecture systems that support application-based innovative research.

The job
Your primary objective will involve the enhancement of the AM Group expertise in high-resolution AM of polymers, ceramics and metals, more specifically in the use of VPP, SLS and BJ for emerging technologies like energy devices.

Collaboration with local peers, academic scholars, and industry affiliates within Denmark and internationally will be an integral part of your role. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a propensity for collaboration and effective communication, as the projects entail collaboration with multiple industrial partners and various departments within DTU. Furthermore, a comprehensive understanding of the industrial application of Additive Manufacturing is crucial, along with exceptional skills in knowledge transfer and documentation.

In addition, to proficiently support the requisite research and development, the candidate is expected to possess the following qualifications:

• A robust background in polymer and ceramic Additive Manufacturing, particularly in the realm of materials development.
• Experience building systems and subsystems for AM processes.
• Experience in product integration and process development.
• A deep understanding of the relationships between process, structure, and properties in polymer and ceramic Additive Manufacturing components.
• Strong background in materials, process, and systems development for VPP, SLS and BJ.
• A foundation in materials and slurry development.
• Familiarity with advanced characterization techniques, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR).
• Experience with light projection systems and lasers.

Our expectations of you
In addition, to proficiently execute the requisite research and development, you are expected to possess the following qualifications:

• Experience with micro-scale AM technologies.
• Experience with photopolymer chemistry and photopolymer resin development.
• Experience with biocompatible materials.
• Experience with materials for Energy applications.
• Experience with metrology for AM components.
• Experience with processing ceramic materials by AM technologies.

You are expected to hold a degree matching the qualifications above within Manufacturing Engineering or similar, as it relates to Additive Manufacturing. A relevant suitable industry experience could be considered. It is expected that you have conducted excellent research in an academic environment or obtained collaborative skills from similar experience; ability to work independently, possess the skills to plan and carry out complicated tasks, and be a part of a large, dynamic group. Excellent English proficiencies, written and spoken are obligatory.

What we offer in return
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation, and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

You can read more about DTU Construct at https://construct.dtu.dk.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is permanent.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 24 December 2024 (23:59 Danish time).Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates.

Further information may be obtained from Jakob Skov Nielsen, e-mail: [email protected].

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering develops and utilizes science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and installation, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering design and thermal energy systems.

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DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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