Research Engineer

Job Purpose:

The Research Engineer will support applied research and innovation in environmental sustainability, working with internal teams and industry partners to develop practical solutions. The role focuses on translating scientific concepts into scalable solutions that address challenges in meeting environmental sustainability target through resource efficiency, waste management, and other sustainable solutions for various industries.

Research engineers will collaborate closely with faculty, professional officers and industry partners to execute commercially viable solutions that address real-world challenges. In the process, research engineers gain valuable applied research capabilities aligned with evolving industry needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Applied Research & Development

• Develop tools and platform for environmental sustainability database for both generic industry-wide and industry-specific applications, such as life cycle analysis (LCA), environmental impact assessments, energy analysis and resource optimization studies
• Perform data analysis and generate results for sustainability assessment, solutions development to meet sustainability project deliverables.
• Support development of sustainability solution road mapping and development framework to support identification and follow-through of sustainability solutions for organizational green transition

Industry Collaboration

• Support collaborations with industry partners to understand problem statements and contribute to solution development
• Assist in project scoping by gathering technical inputs and identifying relevant capabilities within the ecosystem (IHLs, research centres, industry partners)
• Participate in industry meetings, discussions, and project engagements

Project Execution & Support

• Assist in planning and executing projects to ensure timely delivery of outcomes
• Generate technical reports, presentations, and documentation on the development of sustainability solutions and applications
• Contribute to grant proposals and project submissions where required
• Track project progress and maintain proper documentation of activities

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ year experience OR Master’s degree with 2+ year experience in Applied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science or a related field or related disciplines with relevant experience in research, engineering, product development or sustainability related work.
• Strong programming skills in Python for data analysis, modelling, and decision‑support tool development; proficient in SQL for data querying and transformation
• Possess understanding of sustainability concepts (e.g., LCA, carbon foot printing, resource efficiency)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Key competencies:

• Possess understanding of sustainability challenges faced by industries locally and globally
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate effectively with industry partners and stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and multidisciplinary environment.
• Proactive approach to continuous learning and development in the sustainability field.
• Proficient in technical writing and presentation
• Possess good analytical and critical thinking skills
• Shows good initiative and takes ownership of work undertaken