EngD Position: Design Optimization for Additively Manufactured Medical Implants

Additive Manufacturing has opened new frontiers in medical device engineering. Yet, the full integration of design with the unique constraints and possibilities of AM is still evolving. The OPTIMA project, funded by High Tech Systems and Materials (HTSM), addresses this challenge by developing an advanced design framework that tightly couples simulation, experimental validation, and predictive modeling.

OPTIMA aims to create a robust design-to-manufacture pipeline for high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective medical implants. By integrating process-aware optimization techniques early in the design phase, the project will improve virtual testing capabilities, streamline the manufacturing workflow, and accelerate the clinical adoption of implants produced via Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology.

Your role
Your focus will be on modeling and simulation, with a strong emphasis on ensuring the manufacturability, microstructural quality, and functional performance of 3D-printed medical implants.

You will work closely with interdisciplinary experts from academia and industry, gaining experience in applied research, simulation-driven design, advanced characterization, and project management. You will also contribute to scientific publications and the dissemination of project results.