Lead AM Design Engineer - DfAM & LPBF Innovation

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SIMTech's Additive Innovation Centre (AIC) within A*STAR invites a motivated Research Engineer to join efforts in laser powder bed fusion and related AM technologies, working with industry and multi-disciplinary teams from concept to validation.

You will lead design for additive manufacturing, develop CAD models and drawings, perform simulations, and ensure GD&T and process documentation while advancing AM solutions for industrial deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience in additive manufacturing, including DfAM and CAD-based modelling.
• Knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and process planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design scope for customer and industry projects, translating requirements into manufacturable AM solutions.
• Develop product designs from concept through CAD models and production drawings.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering drawings, docs, and specifications.
• Apply DfAM to optimise components for weight, functionality, and build efficiency.
• Perform design optimisation using topology, lattice structures, FEA, and simulations.
• Develop AM build strategies including orientation, nesting, supports, and process params.
• Ensure GD&T compliance and downstream manufacturing and inspection.
• Hands-on operation, monitoring, and unpacking of AM systems.
• Design and execute experiments to develop robust AM processes.
• Coordinate post-processing to deliver end-to-end AM solutions.
• Analyze results and document findings for reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project execution.

Skills

DfAM

CAD modelling

AM processes

FEA

GD&T

Mechanical testing

Process planning

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Materials Science degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Materialise Magics

3DXpert

ANSYS

Abaqus

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

SIMTech's Additive Innovation Centre (AIC) within A*STAR invites a motivated Research Engineer to join efforts in laser powder bed fusion and related AM technologies, working with industry and multi-disciplinary teams from concept to validation.

You will lead design for additive manufacturing, develop CAD models and drawings, perform simulations, and ensure GD&T and process documentation while advancing AM solutions for industrial deployment.