R&D Engineer: Composite & Metal Additive Manufacturing

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore seeks an engineer to contribute to additive manufacturing R&D, focusing on composites, metals and polymers, including simulation, prototyping and test methods.

The role covers design iteration, fabrication, data analysis, quality assurance, lab operations and collaboration with vendors, with emphasis on safe, compliant lab practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience.
• Internship, research or project experience in product design or composites is advantageous.
• Proficiency in CAD and 2D drawings; GD&T knowledge is beneficial.
• Experience with inspection methods and FAI documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer problems into product/system concepts for AM applications.
• Perform FEA/CFD simulations, design evaluation and optimization.
• Operate robotic/CAM systems for fabrication and testing.
• Conduct quality assessment, NDT and data analysis for parts and products.
• Support product testing with sensor installation and data collection.
• Design jigs/fixtures and prepare 2D drawings with design history records.
• Coordinate with vendors for jig/fixture fabrication and maintenance.
• Assist lab operations, procurement, inventory control and safety.
• Work safely in compliance with HSE and SOPs.

Skills

FEA/CFD simulation

Data analysis

Quality assessment

Robotic/CAM operations

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX/SolidWorks CAD

GD&T

CMM

NDT

FAI documentation

CAM/Robotic systems

Job description

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore seeks an engineer to contribute to additive manufacturing R&D, focusing on composites, metals and polymers, including simulation, prototyping and test methods.

The role covers design iteration, fabrication, data analysis, quality assurance, lab operations and collaboration with vendors, with emphasis on safe, compliant lab practices.