Principal / Assistant Principal Engineer, Robotics Mechatronics

St Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd is seeking a Principal/Assistant Principal Engineer in Robotics Mechatronics. You will lead the design and development of robotics and unmanned systems, manage a team, and drive prototype concepts through to testing and qualification.

You will coordinate with design teams, vendors, and customers to translate requirements into robust products, with hands-on contribution as needed in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years hardware development and team management in robotics or similar.
• Experience in hardware design and integration with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication to manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of robotics and unmanned systems.
• Manage team to conceptualise, build and test prototypes.
• Perform system integration, assembly, testing and qualifications.
• Define software controls for robotics and payloads across applications.
• Generate technical documents and drawings; work with vendors and partners.
• Engage with customers to translate needs into product requirements.

Skills

Hardware design

Team management

Robotics knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Principal / Assistant Principal Engineer, Robotics Mechatronics

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Job Title: Principal / Assistant Principal Engineer, Robotics Mechatronics

Req ID: 20909

Job Location Region: West

Job Description

• Lead and manage the design and development of robotics and unmanned systems
• Lead and manage the team members to conceptualise, build and test prototype robotics and unmanned systems
• Perform system integration, assembly, testing and qualifications of robotics/ unmanned systems
• Incorporating sensory payloads/ accessory systems and automation of robotics or unmanned systems at the platform level
• Define software controls of unmanned systems and payloads for different applications
• Generate technical documentations and drawings
• Work with design team, local and overseas vendors and partners for prototyping and product development
• Meet customers to understand their needs, and formulate these into products to fulfil the requirements
• Participate in the build-up of new capabilities in the areas of robotics, unmanned systems and Man-Unmanned Teaming
• Conduct market assessment, research to understand and gain knowledge of unmanned and robotics technologies/ products

Requirements

• At least a Degree in Mechatronics/ Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering (related discipline or equivalent)
• 3 to 5 years of working experience in hardware development and management development in fields of robotics or equivalent
• Experience in hardware design, hardware integration, and team management.
• Good communication and management skills to handle both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of robotics and unmanned systems.
• Hands-on approach when needed, with the ability to collaborate in a dynamic team environment.
• Experience in robotics management system is an added advantage.

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