Staff Engineer

About our group:

Material Science Lab is part of the Research and Development facilities located in Shugart building to support all HDD and some non-HDD material related selection, qualification, failure analysis, etc. The function of the lab includes performing components level material, pro-active qualification for new products and performing drive failure analysis to improve the drives quality and robustness. We work closely with multiple cross-sites, cross-functional team regularly.

About the role - you will:

• Conduct research and development in inorganic/organic chemistry to enhance the performance and reliability of hard disc drives.
• Study new materials performance under extreme test environment / conditions for use in hard disc drive.
• Study interaction effects of new material/component on a system-level (drive) to improve compatibility and performance.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in inorganic/organic chemistry and data storage technology to drive innovation.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and publications to communicate research findings and progress.
• Develop solutions to technical problems through the application of materials science and engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments. This job is career-oriented, journey-level position.

About you:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical information to a diverse audience
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and working with multiple priorities
• Strong team player, collaborative approach and resourceful

Your experience includes:

• Job requires a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, PhD in Organic Chemistry, Material Science or related field.
• Strong background in the synthesis and characterization of inorganic materials.
• Proven track record of research excellence, demonstrated through publications and patents.

You might also have:

• Experience in Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS), Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectrometer (FTIR), Raman and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) / Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis will be an advantage.

Location:

Location: Shugart, Singapore
Travel: None