Lead Mechanical Design Engineer — Precision Systems

VDL ETG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL ETG Singapore seeks a highly experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to design and implement subsystem-level products and guide a small design team through the lifecycle, in coordination with the European parent company.

You will validate requirements, support production, create 3D models (NX/SolidWorks), and drive qualification tests while communicating effectively in English and planning overseas travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• At least 10 years of mechanical design experience in high-precision / semiconductor environments.
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles, accurate positioning, dynamic behavior, materials properties, strength and stiffness.
• Experience with 3D design tools such as NX or SolidWorks.
• Experience with PLM systems like TeamCenter or EPDM.
• Basic knowledge of FEA for mechanical design.
• Strong conceptual thinking and problem solving.
• Excellent communication in English (speaking and writing).
• Willingness to travel overseas and collaborate with the European parent company.

Responsibilities

• Determine requirements and specifications for complex subsystem modules to meet customer needs cost-effectively.
• Create and evaluate design feasibility using 3D models, tolerances, drawings, and test procedures.
• Support production by identifying and solving design issues.
• Coordinate qualification tests in early prototypes for complex modules.
• Implement design changes to improve product/process or due to End Of Life of components.
• Manage a small design-team (1–4 engineers) within own scope.
• Independently execute tasks and report within the organization.

Skills

High-precision mechanical design

Subsystem-level design leadership

International travel coordination

Mechanical design verification

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

TeamCenter

EPDM

Job description

VDL ETG Singapore seeks a highly experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to design and implement subsystem-level products and guide a small design team through the lifecycle, in coordination with the European parent company.

You will validate requirements, support production, create 3D models (NX/SolidWorks), and drive qualification tests while communicating effectively in English and planning overseas travel as needed.