Research Engineer (Mechanical Engineering)

CraneR Technology Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

CraneR Technology Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a Research Engineer (Mechanical Engineering) to develop intelligent control algorithms for crane systems, including anti-sway control and trajectory planning.

You will integrate sensors for real-time feedback, contribute to condition monitoring and remote diagnostics, and drive cross-disciplinary system integration across design, electronics and software teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Robotics or related STEM field.
• Degree awarded by local or recognized institutions as described in ad.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement intelligent control algorithms for crane systems and robotics R&D.
• Integrate sensors with control systems for real-time feedback and adaptation.
• Work on condition monitoring and predictive maintenance features for cranes.
• Lead prototyping, testing, and validation from design through mass production.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD software

FEA/simulation

Crane control

MATLAB/Simulink

Sensor integration

ROS/ROS2

Industrial automation

Bilingual EN/CN

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

AutoCAD

ANSYS/COMSOL

ROS

Job description

Research Engineer (Mechanical Engineering)

• Develop and implement intelligent control algorithms for crane systems, including anti-sway control, automatic positioning, trajectory planning and load monitoring;
• Integrate sensors (encoders, IMUs, load cells, vision sensors) with control systems for real-time feedback and adaptive control;
• Work on condition monitoring and predictive maintenance features for crane systems, including fault detection and remote diagnostics;
• Participate in the design and tuning of crane automation and safety control logic, ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards.
• Conduct tolerance analysis, finite element analysis (FEA) and thermal simulation, and optimise designs based on results;
• Lead prototyping, assembly and debugging, resolving mechanical and process issues from design through to mass production.
• Develop kinematics, dynamics and motion planning solutions for robotic systems;
• Integrate robotic systems with perception, control and software teams, and support system-level testing and validation;
• Collaborate with electronics, software and industrial design teams on cross-disciplinary system integration.

Prepare technical documentation, test reports and patent application materials (where applicable) throughout the R&D process.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Control Engineering or a related STEM discipline (the degree must be awarded by a local university, jointly awarded by a local and a non-local university, or awarded by a non-local institution with recognised standing);

Be legally permitted to work in Hong Kong for the duration of the RTH appointment (including Hong Kong permanent resident status, or a valid work visa approved by the Immigration Department).

Skills and Experience

• Solid foundation in mechanical design; proficiency in at least one mainstream CAD package such as SolidWorks / Creo / AutoCAD;
• Experience with FEA (e.g., ANSYS/COMSOL) or mechanism/motion simulation is an advantage;
• Hands-on experience in crane control, intelligent control systems, or robotics R&D (e.g., anti-sway control, trajectory planning, kinematics/dynamics, motion control) is highly preferred;
• Familiarity with control algorithms and programming (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++) and industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, CAN, Modbus) is an advantage;
• Experience with sensor integration, PLC/industrial automation, or ROS/ROS2 is a plus;
• Prior R&D experience in intelligent cranes, industrial robotics, or automation equipment is preferred; outstanding fresh PhD/Master's graduates with relevant research backgrounds are also welcome to apply;
• Good communication skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin).