Research Engineer, Structural
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The Research Engineer will support R&D activities in advanced NDT&E, thermal/spectral imaging and intelligent inspection at IMRE. The role involves experimental development, quantitative data analysis, AI/ML-enabled inspection, instrumentation and automation for advanced materials, including fusion/nuclear-relevant materials, coatings, metals, composites and additive manufacturing. The engineer will also contribute to project deliverables, industry collaboration and translation of developed technologies toward practical applications.
Job DescriptionThe Research Engineer will support R&D activities in advanced NDT&E, thermal/spectral imaging and intelligent inspection at IMRE. The role involves experimental development, quantitative data analysis, AI/ML-enabled inspection, instrumentation and automation for advanced materials, including fusion/nuclear-relevant materials, coatings, metals, composites and additive manufacturing. The engineer will also contribute to project deliverables, industry collaboration and translation of developed technologies toward practical applications.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct NDT&E experiments using infrared thermography and other advanced imaging/inspection techniques.
- Develop and validate inspection methodologies for advanced materials, including fusion/nuclear-relevant materials, coatings, metals, composites and additively manufactured components.
- Perform quantitative analysis and interpretation of NDT data, including AI/ML-based approaches for defect detection and characterization.
- Support instrumentation, sensor integration, experimental automation and development of intelligent inspection systems.
- Translate inspection requirements into appropriate experimental, analysis and validation strategies.
- Contribute to project deliverables, technical reports, publications, industry collaboration and translation of developed technologies toward practical applications.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Electrical/Electronic, Mechatronics, Applied Physics, or related disciplines.
- Strong hands-on experimental skills with experience or interest in NDT, imaging, sensing, instrumentation or materials characterization.
- Good knowledge of data/signal/image analysis and programming using Python, MATLAB or equivalent.
- Good understanding of AI/ML and its application to engineering or scientific data.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot experiments, analyse results and communicate technical findings.
- Experience in infrared/hyperspectral imaging, advanced NDT, automation or sensor integration is advantageous.
- Experience or knowledge in fusion/nuclear materials, extreme-environment materials, coatings, composites or additive manufacturing is preferred.
- Experience in industry collaboration, technology translation, prototyping, IP or commercialization is an advantage.