R&D Electrical Engineer

Makino Asia Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Makino Asia Group in Singapore seeks an R&D Electrical Engineer to develop cutting-edge machine tool products and automation, applying solid electrical design practices and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

You will prototype, validate designs, create electrical drawings and BOMs, and support manufacturing, service, and sales with innovative solutions while advancing core competencies through continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering.
• Solid knowledge of electrical design principles.
• Familiarity with EPLAN, SolidWorks, E3, and AutoCAD.
• 2–5 years of relevant industrial experience in electrical circuit design and control circuit design.
• Basic understanding of PLC programming.
• Attention to detail and time management.
• Strong teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively develop and validate new electrical engineering designs.
• Enhance electrical design of various products.
• Assist in electrical designs under guidance of R&D Senior Engineers.
• Study electrical customization requirements and propose effective solutions.
• Prepare electrical/circuit drawings, BOMs, ECOs, and engineering reports.
• Support R&D development goals aligned with business needs.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing, customer service, sales, and applications.
• Continuously improve technical core competency through learning and problem‑solving.

Skills

Electrical design principles

PLC programming

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

SolidWorks

E3

AutoCAD

Job description

The R&D Electrical Engineer will play a key role in the development of cutting-edge machine tool products and technologies for CNC Milling, including peripheral equipment and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively develop and validate new, unique electrical engineering designs.
• Contribute to enhancing the electrical design of various products.
• Assist in electrical designs under the guidance of R&D Senior Engineers.
• Study electrical customization requirements and propose effective solutions.
• Prepare accurate engineering documents such as electrical/circuit drawings, Bill of Material, Engineering Change Order, and engineering reports.
• Work towards achieving R&D development goals that align with business needs.
• Provide engineering support and innovative solutions to relevant departments (manufacturing, customer service, sales, application, etc).
• Contribute actively to improving technical core competency through continuous learning and creative problem-solving.

Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering.
• Solid knowledge of electrical design principles.
• Familiarity with software tools such as EPLAN, Solidworks, E3, and AutoCAD.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of relevant industrial experience in electrical circuit design and control circuit design.
• Basic understanding of PLC programming.
• Attention to detail and time consciousness in your work.
• Strong team player, quick learner, and possess strong communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with cross‑functional teams.