Mechanical Design Engineer

ifm electronic Asia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial automation is seeking a Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineer to design and improve sensors according to customer needs. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and comprehensive design work, making it ideal for a candidate with strong CAD skills and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in mechanical or mechatronic engineering.
• Strong 2D & 3D CAD skills, SolidWorks preferred.
• Knowledge of optics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop new/improved industrial sensors.
• Create and manage design proposals and specifications.
• Perform FMEA and other analyses prior to mass production.

Skills

Design plastic moulding

Metal injection moulding

Sheet metal fabrication

Mechanics

Design theory

Material science

Inter-part bonding

2D CAD skills

3D CAD skills

SolidWorks

Education

Master/Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Research, design and develop new and/or improve industrial sensors that meet customer requirements

• Provide design support for product modifications, cost reductions, function improvements, manufacturing process improvements and other technical support activities

• Create and manage design proposals, design specifications, engineering drawings, and other required technical documents

• Perform FMEA, DFM, tolerance and other analysis prior to mass production

• Create test plan and perform mechanical verification and support product verification and validation to fulfil product requirements

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to sustain the product lifecycle including customer complaints, tooling renewal, failure analysis, etc

• Liaising with Headquarter on the technical support and technology transfer

• Verify regulatory compliance (UL, CE, RoHS/REACH, etc.) with support from approval department

Requirements

• Master/Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience

• Strong knowledge in design plastic moulding, metal injection moulding, sheet metal fabrication and other manufacturing technologies

• Good knowledge in mechanics, design theory, material science, inter-part bonding (plastic-to-plastic, metalto-plastic, etc.)

• Strong 2D & 3D CAD skills, SolidWorks is preferred

• Knowledge of optics will be an added value

• Open-minded, team player, creative, self-driven and willing to acquire new skills and grow in the position