Development Engineer AI for Robotic Systems, ARTC

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research seeks a Development Engineer to innovate in AI-driven robotics and automation solutions. You will be involved in developing systems for various industry needs, collaborating with engineers and scientists on R&D projects. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering and have up to 2 years of experience in robotics or automation, with skills in software programming and robotic systems. Position is based in Singapore, with opportunities to work on generative AI applications.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in robotics/automation systems development.
• Hands-on experience with industrial robot arms and cobots.
• Experience in software programming using Python or C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Discuss with stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Study new technologies and make recommendations.
• Design and develop physical/software modules for automation.

Skills

Experience in AI/ML-based robotics

Software programming (Python, C/C++)

Robotic manipulation programming

Industrial robot arms expertise

Strong problem solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

3D Simulation tools

Robot Operating System (ROS)

Job description

Overview

ARTC is looking for a Development Engineer to join Autonomous Systems & Robotics (ASR) group to accelerate the development of novel, intelligent, and/or reconfigurable robotic systems that can be adopted by industry.

About The Role

As a Development Engineer, you will contribute towards developing systems and solutions as part of a larger team, and lead small projects, to meet the needs of different companies across the manufacturing and logistics ecosystem in Singapore. You will work with both senior and junior engineers and scientists at A*STAR on different R&D projects for developing robotics and automation systems.

If you are passionate about applied research and/or the development of AI-driven robotics and automation systems and applying the best-in-class physical AI and/or optimization algorithms to solve practical industry problems, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Discuss with stakeholders to get clear understanding of their problem statements, requirements, expectations
• Study new technologies and tools available in the market, evaluate and compare pros and cons, make recommendations; contribute to generative AI-driven robotic and automation system development projects
• Validate new concepts for systems or methods, by using virtual models, simulations and physical prototypes
• Design and develop physical / software modules, programs, and other system components
• Testing and validating the systems / solutions developed by other project team members
• Support seniors to develop detailed technical proposals addressing complex industry challenges, including automation, robotics
• Contribute to robotics and automation system / software development projects for both competitive grant-funded research as well as for direct industrial problem statements
• Support senior staff in engaging with System Integrators (SI) and vendors to develop and deploy AI-based automation systems in the final operational environment (such as a factory shopfloor or warehouse facility) to meet end-user needs
• Write and maintain technical documentation of the work done in projects, and make presentations

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering)
• 0-2 years of experience in developing AI/ML-based robotics and automation systems / software solutions
• Experience in software programming (e.g., Python, C / C++)
• Good experience in developing robot manipulation programs (e.g., ABB RAPID, URScript, KRL) for practical use-cases will be a strong plus
• Experience in 3D Simulation tools (e.g., Visual components, Isaac Sim, Gazebo), or willing to learn simulation tools
• Hands-on experience with industrial robot arms, cobots for automation systems / solutions development projects
• Experience or exposure to robotic picking and placement/packing applications
• Able to work hands-on with limited supervision for projects to develop robotics / automation systems
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills
• Practical knowledge in applying Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning etc. in both simulation and real-life implementations will be a strong plus
• Experience in mechanical design (CAD), systems-level modelling and simulation will be a plus (e.g., Simulink)
• Knowledge of Robot Operating System (ROS / ROS 2), UI/UX development etc. will be a plus