Associate Scientific Manager/Scientific Manager (Department of Physics Workshop)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a skilled technician to provide fabrication support for the Department of Physics. Responsibilities include operating CNC machines, 3D printers, and assisting with administrative tasks. Ideal candidates should possess a BSc in Physics or relevant engineering disciplines, along with significant hands-on experience in a workshop environment. This role offers a salary structure with performance-based bonuses and opportunities for advancement within the Faculty of Science.

Benefits

Annual variable bonus

Opportunities for growth within the university

Qualifications

• Possession of relevant degrees including BSc in Physics or BEng in Engineering.
• Over five years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with CNC machines and CAD software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and manufacture parts for the Physics Department and external users.
• Operate modern manufacturing equipment including CNC and traditional tools.
• Assist in departmental administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Hands-on experience with technical drawings

CNC machining expertise

3D printing knowledge

Education

BSc in Physics

BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Precision Engineering

Tools

CAD design software

CAM package for CNC

3D printers (FDM, SLA, SLS)

Job description

Job Description

The incumbent will provide support to the Department of Physics' Workshop. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following -

1. Responsible for fabricating and manufacturing parts for members of the Physics Department, the Faculty and occasionally for external users or entities.

2. The applicant should have hands‑on experience in understanding technical drawings and the ability to convert these drawings (CAD/CAM) into parts using various materials.

3. The applicant should demonstrate the ability to operate modern manufacturing equipment including but not limited to CNC machining, laser and wire cutting, and traditional tools found in mechanical workshops.

4. The applicant will be tasked with 3D printing job requests.

5. The applicant will help to plan for new equipment and workflow to improve the capability of the workshop.

6. In addition to workshop duties, the applicant will assist in departmental administrative duties as assigned by the Workshop Lead, Professors/Managers in the Department or those specified by the Head of Department or their designate.

Qualifications/Requirements/Other Info

• Possess a BSc (Physics), BEng (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) or Diploma in Precision Engineering.

• Relevant work experience of at least five to six years will be strongly considered.

• Experience in the following will be advantageous:

• Basic coding of CNC machines
• CAD design software
• Using CAM package to interact with CNC machines
• Milling, turning, drilling of various metals (aluminium, stainless steel, copper, brass, etc) and polymer materials (PTFE, PEEK, PVC, PC, Acrylic, etc)
• 3D printer operations (FDM, SLA, SLS, etc)

- Remuneration is based on a 12-month salary structure, with annual variable bonus which is subject to incumbent’s performance and the University/School’s prevailing remuneration policies.

- The incumbent will be emplaced at an appropriate appointment grade based on his/her individual merits.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Faculty of Science

Department : Physics

Job requisition ID : 28118

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