R&D Director: Vision, Robotics & Green Tech

AZTECH TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

AZTECH TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced R&D Director to lead the R&D organisation and turn emerging technologies into scalable products.

The role drives technology development across vision, robotics and green energy, partnering with product, manufacturing and commercial teams to deliver market-ready solutions. A hands-on yet strategic leader with 15+ years in multi-disciplinary engineering is required to mentor teams and shape the tech roadmap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant R&D / engineering experience, with significant experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven experience managing and developing large-scale R&D or engineering organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide strategic direction to the R&D organisation, covering technology development, product engineering and innovation.
• Define and execute the R&D roadmap in alignment with the company's business and growth objectives.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, electronics and systems engineering.
• Drive development of new products and technologies from conceptualization and prototyping through to mass production.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and opportunities in vision systems, robotics, automation, smart technologies and green energy.
• Establish strong R&D processes, engineering standards and product development methodologies.
• Work closely with Product Management, Operations, Manufacturing and other business functions to ensure successful product development and launch.
• Oversee R&D project portfolios, ensuring effective resource allocation, timelines, budgets and technical outcomes.
• Build, mentor and develop a high-performing R&D organisation and strengthen technical capabilities within the team.
• Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Develop relationships with technology partners, research institutions, universities and industry partners where appropriate.
• Protect and strengthen the company's intellectual property and technical capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project Management

Vision technology

Robotics

Hardware/Software development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

AZTECH TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced R&D Director to lead the R&D organisation and turn emerging technologies into scalable products.

The role drives technology development across vision, robotics and green energy, partnering with product, manufacturing and commercial teams to deliver market-ready solutions. A hands-on yet strategic leader with 15+ years in multi-disciplinary engineering is required to mentor teams and shape the tech roadmap.