Innovation Engineer - Embedded & Interactive Devices

Trinax; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinax in Singapore is seeking an Innovation Engineer blending embedded systems, electronics, and AI to build new interactive products and experiences across retail, museums, and smart environments.

The role focuses on rapid prototyping from concept to production, working with Arduino/ESP32/Raspberry Pi, CAD tools, sensors, and robotics, and collaborating with designers and developers. Strong hands-on skills and curiosity are valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Product Design, Computer Engineering or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Experience building electronic or embedded prototypes.
• Familiarity with Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi or similar platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype and test interactive products using embedded systems, electronics and emerging technologies.
• Build proof-of-concepts using platforms such as Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and other embedded systems.
• Integrate components such as RFID/NFC, BLE, sensors, cameras, displays, motors, servos and actuators into functional prototypes.
• Design mechanical components and assemblies using Fusion 360 or SolidWorks and other CAD tools for fabrication and production, leveraging 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC machining where appropriate.
• Evaluate concepts for technical feasibility, manufacturability and scalability.
• Rapidly iterate prototypes through testing, experimentation and user feedback.
• Collaborate with designers, strategists and developers from concept to commercialisation.
• Work with fabrication partners and manufacturers to transition prototypes into production-ready solutions.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate research, coding, prototyping, testing and product development.
• Present prototypes and concepts to clients, gather feedback, and refine solutions collaboratively.

Skills

Embedded systems

Arduino

ESP32

Raspberry Pi

CAD (Fusion 360/SolidWorks)

RFID/NFC

BLE

3D printing

Prototyping

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Arduino IDE

CNC machining

Job description

Trinax in Singapore is seeking an Innovation Engineer blending embedded systems, electronics, and AI to build new interactive products and experiences across retail, museums, and smart environments.

The role focuses on rapid prototyping from concept to production, working with Arduino/ESP32/Raspberry Pi, CAD tools, sensors, and robotics, and collaborating with designers and developers. Strong hands-on skills and curiosity are valued.