Research Scientist/Specialist – Sintered Permanent Magnet

Company information

Magnequench is the preferred magnetic solutions provider in the bonded NdFeB magnet industry manufacturing and selling magnetic powder and polymer bonded magnets throughout the Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Our products are used to provide high performance magnetics for automotive, media storage, appliance industries and various other industries. Recently MQ is expanding its product portfolio to include NdFeB sintered magnets. The Magnequench research and development team in Singapore is looking for a Research Scientist to join our team to develop high-performance NdFeB sintered magnets. Please see our website www.magnequench.com for additional information.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

Lead, plan and execute R&D projects on NdFeB sintered magnets

• Develop new materials, processes and products with minimal supervision
• Provide tech support for sintered magnet mass production at Narva, Estonia
• Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams involving engineering and R&D at manufacturing locations and regional sales managers.
• Demonstrate competence in the use of all relevant test, analytical and processing equipment.
• Provide technical supervision to associate scientists.
• Document all phases of assigned projects; write complete reports.
• Assist in preparing patent applications/publications/meeting presentations/knowledge notes.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe workplace.
• Conduct other work as required in Materials and Magnetics Laboratories.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree (preferred) or master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering or Physics, with thesis in permanent magnetic materials (preferred in NdFeB sintered magnet and GBD)
• 0-5 years of post-graduate research experience, preferably in permanent magnets related fields
• Knowledge of NdFeB permanent magnets and their processing-microstructure-property relationship
• Hands-on experimental skills in NdFeB permanent magnets synthesis especially in sintering and GBD
• Ability to analyze and work through technical and/or scientific problems.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Highly motivated, team player.
• Experience in leading a project or team will be a plus

The selected candidate will be located in Singapore and the company will sponsor you for work pass application if needed. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.