Senior Research Engineer

Senior Research Engineer

Position Code:41ROGN
Area:Research
Program:4IR
Field:3P Printing Additive Manufacturing

DescriptionThe DEWA R&D Center is looking to fill the vacancy of a researcher to contribute to the project for development of (electrical/electronic/mechatronics/embedded) automation for 3D printing production.

• develop and conduct research in areas of: new innovations in 3D printing automation / 3D printing farm / 3D printing factory,
• develop and integrate new proof-of-concepts (TRL 1-2), and subsequently realize the engineering prototype (TRL 3-5),
• design, model, simulate, fabricate, test, characterize, troubleshoot the automation of 3D printing processes/flows, and
• deliver final working systems/integrations/prototypes of automation of 3D printing processes/flows which meet the requirements.

The project requires an understanding of various 3D printing processes/flows, the bottleneck of production using additive manufacturing, and strategy for automation (hardware, software, firmware, integration, etc.). The candidate should be proficient in hands-on electronics, mechatronics, embedded system, hardware prototyping, product development, experimentation, simulation, characterization and should be comfortable to learn new skills needed for the job. The candidate should be comfortable working as member of a dynamic, research-oriented group with several ongoing concurrent projects across multiple areas but also manage individual tasks independently. Thinking out of the box and comfort in bridging cross-disciplinary silos to conduct innovative research are strongly desirable qualities. The hiring will be through a third party contract and not direct DEWA.

Basic Qualifications:

• M.Sc. / M.Eng. in a related discipline e.g. Electronics Engineering, Embedded System, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, etc.
• Scopus-indexed publication records
• Intellectual property (patent) records
• Strong research experience and industrial experience and ability in 3D printing process/flow automation/industrialization/factory.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in: PCB design, electronics prototyping, troubleshooting of digital signals
• Experience in programming packages (e.g. ROS, Python, C++)
• Knowledge in 3D printer firmware
• Knowledge in computer aided design (e.g. FUSION 360)
• Good knowledge and experience in hardware of 3D printers, hardware-software communication protocol.
• Good command in manipulator kinematics, dynamics, teleoperation, haptics, control systems
• Skills in general modeling and simulation (e.g., System Dynamics, Agent-based modeling etc.)
• Knowledge and experience structure simulation, heat simulation, and industrial automation
• Basic knowledge in app development, web development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge / research / industrial exposure in 3D printing process/flow automation
• Basic knowledge of structure simulation, heat simulation, and industrial automation

To apply

To apply, send your cover letter, CV with complete list of publications/patents, iii) at least three names of references with contact information in one PDF-document and optionally other documents to R&D Recruitment R&D.Recruitment@dewa.gov.ae Please include the Area and Position Code in the subject line of the email.

About the employer

DEWA is one of the largest enterprises in the UAE, offering a dynamic work environment, internationally competitive salary packages, and living in the vibrant city of Dubai. The DEWA R&D Center is housed in a state-of-the-art laboratory facility located at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Solar Park, one of the largest of its kind in the world.