(Assistant) Research Engineer, Intelligent Product Verification, ARTC

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES in Singapore is seeking a hands-on engineer to support the setup, testing, and evaluation of NDT sensors and sensing systems for industrial inspection. You will conduct laboratory experiments to assess performance, repeatability, reliability, and signal quality, and assist in developing sensor prototypes, test fixtures, and data acquisition setups.

You will conduct NDT experiments on engineering materials using ultrasonic, electromagnetic, or related techniques; collect

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Hands‑on experience or strong interest in laboratory testing, sensor evaluation, instrumentation, prototyping, or NDT is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of sensors, electronics, measurement systems, data acquisition, or signal processing is advantageous.
• Experience with CAD software, PCB design, embedded systems, or microcontrollers is beneficial but not essential.
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup, testing, characterization, calibration, and evaluation of NDT sensors and sensing systems.
• Conduct laboratory experiments to assess sensor performance, repeatability, reliability, signal quality, and suitability for industrial inspection applications.
• Assist in developing sensor prototypes, test fixtures, experimental platforms, and data acquisition setups.
• Perform NDT experiments on engineering materials and components using ultrasonic, electromagnetic, or related techniques.
• Collect, process, and document experimental data, test results, and technical findings.
• Support troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, procurement, and safe laboratory operations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure safe laboratory practices.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Sensor evaluation

Instrumentation

NDT

Prototype development

Data acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Bachelor's degree in Electronics

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Tools

CAD software

PCB design

Embedded systems

Microcontrollers

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Support the setup, testing, characterization, calibration, and evaluation of NDT sensors and sensing systems.


• Conduct laboratory experiments to assess sensor performance, repeatability, reliability, signal quality, and suitability for industrial inspection applications.


• Assist in developing sensor prototypes, test fixtures, experimental platforms, and data acquisition setups.


• Perform NDT experiments on engineering materials and components using ultrasonic, electromagnetic, or related techniques.


• Collect, process, and document experimental data, test results, and technical findings.


• Support troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, procurement, and safe laboratory operations.


• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure safe laboratory practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline.


• Hands‑on experience or strong interest in laboratory testing, sensor evaluation, instrumentation, prototyping, or NDT is preferred.


• Basic knowledge of sensors, electronics, measurement systems, data acquisition, or signal processing will be advantageous.


• Experience with CAD software, PCB design, embedded systems, or microcontrollers is beneficial but not essential.


• Good analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.


• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge or experience in NDT, sensor calibration and validation, experimental testing, electronics prototyping, instrumentation, data analysis, CAD, embedded systems, or AI/ML for inspection applications will be advantageous.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.