Mechanical and Thermal R&D Engineer

DSO National Laboratories; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DSO National Laboratories in Singapore seeks a Mechanical and Thermal R&D Engineer to drive multi-domain product development and advanced cooling solutions.

You will perform simulations, build prototypes, and collaborate to validate designs and advance next-generation technologies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Basic knowledge of heat transfer and thermal management.
• Proficiency with FEA/CFD software.
• Strong communication, teamwork and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project activities across multiple domains for new product development.
• Contribute to new R&D initiatives for next-generation heat management.
• Design and optimize lightweight, compact mechanical and thermal solutions.
• Perform FEA and CFD simulations using commercial software.
• Develop prototypes by assembling mechanical parts and thermal components.
• Research innovative solutions to meet future product demands.

Skills

Heat transfer

Thermal management

Mechanical design

FEA/CFD

Communication

Team player

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Thermal simulation software

Job description

The Engineering Division conducts research and provides engineering services to the whole of DSO in the areas of digital and mixed- signal electronics/microelectronics, radio frequency (RF), electromagnetic interference (EMI)/electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), antennas, as well as mechanical and thermal engineering.

People are DSO’s greatest asset. You will get to realise your career aspirations and develop your own niche either as a deep technical expert or a leader in the team. With frequent career dialogues and a robust training and development framework, we will provide you with the necessary development tools for you to reach your potential. You will also be recognised and rewarded through competitive remuneration packages and scholarship opportunities.

Mechanical and Thermal R&D Engineer

In this role, you will:

1. Participate in project activities involving multiple technical domains for new products development.
2. Participate in new R&D initiatives to develop next-generation heat management technologies.
3. Design and optimize for light-weight, compact mechanical and thermal solutions, such as cooling of high heat dissipating devices and modules.
4. Perform FEA and CFD simulations with the use of commercial computational software.
5. Develop product prototypes through assembly of mechanical parts, thermal components and conduct experiments to validate designs.
6. Pursue and research on innovative solutions to meet future products' demand.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Basic knowledge of heat transfer, thermal management and mechanical design.
• Basic proficiency in using thermal simulation software including FEA and CFD.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Self-motivated and a good team player.
• Strong in analytical and problem-solving skills.