Research Engineer

About Eeki Foods

Founded in 2018, Eeki Foods is dedicated to transforming the agricultural landscape through

innovative technology. We specialise in cultivating a wide range of nutritious and chemical-

free vegetables, achieving higher yield while conserving water. Our mission is to grow

pesticide free vegetables and establish climate-proof farms using our cutting-edge patented

technology to enhance sustainability and revolutionise the way we grow vegetables.

Role Overview :

Eeki is looking to hire Mechanical research engineer who will be contributing to the design and development of Eeki's patented growing chambers and all R&D activities related to material research (focusing on properties such as optical,thermal and mechanical strength) as well as the HVAC and fluid flow systems.

Responsibilities:

• Perform literature reviews to gather insights from existing research. 
• Utilise findings and prepare design of experiments for the development of product and process prototypes.
• Plan, coordinate and execute field experiments. 
• Apply theoretical knowledge to study and validate experimental setups, ensuring experiments are structured to meet precise research goals.
• Conduct detailed analysis including heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, mass transfer, mechanics of materials and manufacturability to properly specify new and existing designs.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design, testing, and validation efforts.
• Testing of materials for use in products. 
• Analyse the performance and suitability of different materials to ensure they meet design and project goals.
• Ensure all products and processes meet regulatory and safety compliance standards.
• Identify and analyse process deficiencies. 
• Develop and propose innovative solutions to improve efficiency, product quality, and overall system performance.
• Prepare comprehensive engineering documentation, including design specifications, reports, manuals, data sheet, documentation for the production, installation and the tests of releases of product prototypes.
• Collaborate closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure solutions can be manufactured with high-quality, cost-optimised, and to requirements.
• Continuously explore new technologies and materials to find innovative ways to improve products and processes. 
• Stay updated with the latest advancements and bring ideas to the team.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Fresher or Experience of minimum 2years.
• Strong technical knowledge in heat transfer, mass transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and mechanics of materials.
• Strong experimentation skills and theoretical knowledge in mechanical engineering.
• Strong foundational knowledge in Physics.
• Ability to write clear and comprehensive technical documentation.
• Results orientated, with strong time and priorities management skills.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Autonomous, self-motivated and proactive attitude.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Show strong initiative and sense of responsibility.
• Skills with experience in CAD, CAM and MATLAB.

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