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 an Associate Scientific Manager/Scientific Manager for their Department of Physics Workshop. The successful candidate will fabricate parts for the Physics Department, operate modern manufacturing equipment including CNC machines and assist with 3D printing tasks. Candidates should hold a BSc in Physics or an engineering degree with five to six years of relevant experience. This role offers a structured salary with performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• Possess at least five to six years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in fabricating parts from technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and manufacture parts for Physics Department and external users.
• Operate CNC machining and traditional mechanical tools.
• Assist with 3D printing job requests and planning for new equipment.

Skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Operating modern manufacturing equipment

3D printing operations

Basic coding of CNC machines

Using CAD design software

Education

BSc (Physics)

BEng (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering)

Diploma in Precision Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Associate Scientific Manager/Scientific Manager (Department of Physics Workshop)

Posting Start Date: 28/12/2025

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 –

• Responsible for fabricating and manufacturing parts for members of the Physics Department, the Faculty and occasionally for external users or entities.
• 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.
• 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.
• The applicant will be tasked with 3D printing job requests.
• The applicant will help to plan for new equipment and workflow to improve the capability of the workshop.
• 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