Research and Development Engineer

The Research Engineer position focuses on Robotics and Additive Manufacturing, requiring a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields. Candidates should have strong skills in automation, robotics, and materials science. Responsibilities include developing robotic systems, optimizing manufacturing processes, and collaborating across engineering disciplines. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of AM post-processing techniques and simulation tools.

We are seeking a motivated Research Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing team with a focus on Robotics and Additive Manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in automation and digital manufacturing, along with a foundational understanding of materials science. This role involves developing robotic systems, optimizing manufacturing workflows, and collaborating across engineering disciplines.

Date Posted: Country:

Philippines
Location:

Lot 18 3rd Street, First Philippine Industrial Park, Tanauan City, Batangas, Philippines
Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Research Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing (Robotics & Additive Manufacturing) – P1Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated Research Engineer to join our** Advanced Manufacturing** team with a focus on** Robotics** and** Additive Manufacturing (AM)**. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong technical skills in automation and digital manufacturing, who also brings a foundational understanding of materials science to support process development and material-technology alignment.

You’ll work on next-generation manufacturing solutions involving robotic integration, 3D printing, and smart production systems across multiple application areas.

Key ResponsibilitiesAdvanced Manufacturing (Primary Focus)

• Develop and optimize robotic systems for automated and autonomous manufacturing workflows.
• Support the design and implementation of additive manufacturing processes for both prototyping and functional parts.
• Integrate robotics into AM systems for tasks such as material handling, inspection, and post-processing.
• Develop control algorithms and automation scripts using tools such as ROS, Python, or PLC programming environments.
• Troubleshoot and improve existing manufacturing setups, emphasizing repeatability, precision, and throughput.

Materials Engineering (Secondary Focus)

• Apply basic materials knowledge to support selection and qualification of polymers, metals, and composites for AM applications.
• Interpret material property data and failure modes to recommend design and process changes.
• Collaborate with materials engineer to understand interactions between processing parameters and material behavior.

General Responsibilities

• Contribute to experimental design, data collection, and analysis of manufacturing process performance.
• Work collaboratively across engineering disciplines to scale lab concepts into robust production-ready systems.
• Document processes, findings, and results in technical reports and presentations.
• Stay up to date with advancements in robotics, additive manufacturing, and smart materials.
• Operate and maintain laboratory and workshop equipment, including 3D printers, Robotic arms, and Automation rigs.
• Perform testing and characterization of materials, components, and assemblies.
• Document test procedures, analyze results, and prepare reports with recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong foundation in robotics, automation, or controls engineering.
• Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing systems (Desktop FDM)
• Familiarity with basic materials science principles and their relevance to manufacturing processes.
• Knowledgeable in CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX, Fusion 360) and programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to collaborate with other team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of AM post-processing techniques and quality inspection methods.
• Exposure to material testing techniques or design-for-AM principles.
• Familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, or robotic path simulation).

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Date Posted:Country:Philippines Location:Lot 18 3rd Street, First Philippine Industrial Park, Tanauan City, Batangas, Philippines Position Role Type:Unspecified Research Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing

Responsibilities:

• The candidate will be responsible for developing and optimizing robotic systems for automated manufacturing workflows.
• The candidate will support the design and implementation of additive manufacturing processes for prototyping and functional parts.
• The candidate will integrate robotics into AM systems for tasks such as material handling and inspection.
• The candidate will develop control algorithms and automation scripts using tools such as ROS and Python.
• The candidate will troubleshoot and improve existing manufacturing setups, emphasizing repeatability and precision.
• The candidate will apply basic materials knowledge to support selection and qualification of polymers and metals for AM applications.
• The candidate will collaborate with materials engineers to understand interactions between processing parameters and material behavior.
• The candidate will document processes and findings in technical reports and presentations.

Skills:

• Robotics
• Additive Manufacturing
• Automation
• Digital Manufacturing
• Control Algorithms
• Python
• CAD
• C++
• Materials Science
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration
• Data Analysis
• Material Testing
• 3D Printing
• Simulation Tools

Education:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field is required.