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The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow (Engineer, 3D Printer Hardware Developer).

Key Responsibilities: 

The Research Fellow will be responsible for completing the construction and development of multi-material micro-nano 3D printers (experimental platforms) based on new processes, and to realize the manufacture and application of parts.

• Design the mechanical structure, control system architecture scheme, CAD model slicing scheme of the new multi-material micro-nano 3D printer, and complete the construction and development of the mechanical system;

• Based on the mechanical structure of the designed multi-material micro-nano 3D printer and the required process route, the automation of the system is realized, and the coupling development of the multi-material micro-nano 3D printer machinery and control system is completed;

• Realize the successful manufacture and application exploration of multi-material composite parts with complex shapes;

• Technical write up and presentation.

Job Requirements: 

• PhD Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Automation/Control/Material Processing/Robotics.

• Experience in Design, construction and system integration of complex precision mechanical equipment.

• Experience in Additive manufacturing process and materials based on vat light curing (SLA, DLP).

• Preferably with experience or research experience building 3D printers from the ground up.

• Experience in C/C++ programming for embedded system and Machine GUI Design.

• Experience in development of SLA, DLP 3D printer (experimental platform);

• Experience in Preparation and application of functional polymers

• Experience in Solve practical engineering problems in the process of automation equipment development

• A team player and technically motivated to solve problems.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.