Principal / Assistant Principal Engineer, Robotics Mechatronics

ST Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a Principal / Assistant Principal Engineer in Robotics Mechatronics. This role involves leading the design and development of robotics systems, managing teams, and ensuring successful project delivery. Candidates should have a degree in Mechatronics or related fields, with 3 to 5 years of experience in hardware development and team management. Strong knowledge of robotics and good communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach and the ability to handle multiple projects efficiently.

Qualifications

• At least a Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of working experience in hardware development in robotics.
• Experience in hardware design and team management.
• Good communication skills to handle stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Knowledge of unmanned systems.
• Hands-on approach and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of robotics and unmanned systems.
• Manage team members for prototype development.
• Perform system integration, assembly, and testing.
• Work with design team and vendors for product development.
• Understand customer needs to formulate products.
• Conduct market assessment for robotics technologies.

Skills

Hardware design

Team management

Communication skills

Project management

Knowledge of robotics

Education

Degree in Mechatronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Title: Principal / Assistant Principal Engineer, Robotics Mechatronics

Job ID: 20909

Location: Land - 249 Jalan Boon Lay, SG

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.