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Research Fellow / Engineer (Pyrolysis Reactor Systems) - KW1
Posting Start Date: 05/11/2025
Schemes of Service: Research
Division: Food, Chemical and Biotechnology
Employment Type: Fixed Term
As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on applied research projects in partnership with a local SME, contributing to innovative solutions in food and chemical engineering. This is a fixed term contract position.
Job Responsibilities

• Support research and development activities in waste recycling, pyrolysis reactor, in the area of chemical engineering, thermal systems, and mechanical engineering.
• Conduct design and improvement of the existing pyrolysis system,
• Perform experiments, data analysis, and technical reporting.
• Collaborate with academic staff, industry partners, and project stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in all research activities.
• T'o communicate with any relevant stakeholders to ensure project can be completed.
• Any other ad-hoc duties assigned.

Expected qualities:

• Serve as the process lead engineer in both design, engineering and testing of Pyrolysis Reactor Systems
• Involve in developing the process control narrative
• To generate project specifications, design philosophy, PFDs, P&IDs, calculations, operation manuals to comply with clients' requirement
• To carry out process simulations and develop heat and material balances
• To carry out hydraulic design for pumps, compressors, blowers and develop respective process datasheets
• To check design outputs, datasheets and drawings to ensure accuracy and completeness to design requirements and concepts
• Involve in sizing the process instrument, pump and control philosophy
• Experience in downstream gas cleaning processes with real experiences operating a plant
• Knowledge in tar/PAH removal and separation
• Prepare and deliver various engineering related presentations, both internally and externally
• Support the R&D Team
• Knowledge in skid module base and PLCs programming will be highly preferred
• Possess good Solid-works skillset and/or ASPEN HYSYS/3D simulations expertise
• Sound knowledge in applying AI into system applications

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Thermal, Mechanical, Environmental or related disciplines).
• Work experience in similar industries.
• Prior experience in waste recycling, pyrolysis, production of activated carbon, heat transfer, process design, process control would be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Exhibit strong leadership skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline driven environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to details and result driven
• Good presentation and communication skills (verbal and written)

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