R&D Engineer (Mechanical Design)

Akribis Systems Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Akribis Systems Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a mechanical engineer to design multi-axis stages and motion systems, validate concepts, and support product development from concept to transfer to manufacturing.

Responsibilities include CAD work, FEA, prototyping, and creating assembly drawings and test plans. Collaboration with global teams and hands-on testing are essential parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Open to applicants with alternative background who are motivated to learn.
• Preferably 1–2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Undergraduate training in Mechanical/Mechatronics with GPA >4/5 is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical design of multi-axis stages and motion systems.
• Perform basic engineering analysis to validate preliminary concepts.
• Conduct finite element analysis to optimise static and dynamic characteristics.
• Prepare 2D/3D drawings for manufacturing.
• Prepare manufacturing documentation for product transfer to manufacturing.
• Assemble and debug prototype stages or motion systems.
• Design experiments to address knowledge gaps and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with Sales, Applications and Manufacturing across the lifecycle.

Skills

CAD tools

Mechanical design

FEA

Experimentation

Technical documentation

Mechanical assembly

Testing

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis software

Job description

Job Description

• Carry out mechanical design of multi-axis stages and motion systems.
• Carry out basic engineering analysis & computation to validate preliminary design concepts.
• Carry out finite element analysis to optimise and validate mechanical static and dynamic characteristics.
• Prepare engineering drawing packages (2D and 3D) for manufacturing.
• Prepare manufacturing documentation of new products (e.g. assembly drawings, work instructions, test plans) to prepare for transfer to manufacturing.
• Conduct hands-on assembly and mechatronics debugging of prototype stages or motion systems.
• Design and conduct experiments to address gaps in knowledge and mitigate technical risk of design.
• Work with local and overseas teams (such as Sales, Applications, Manufacturing) within the organization to support the entire product lifecycle (i.e. from conceptualisation to commercialisation).

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree and/or equivalent, preferably in Mechanical Engineering and/or any other relevant course of study.
• We will consider If applicants with alternative background with strong interest and motivation to learn.
• Preferably with 1-2 Year(s) of working experience in relevant engineering industry.
• Applicants without experience but with good learning ability are welcome to apply, undergraduate training in Mechanical / Mechatronics engineering or related field, prefer GPA better than 4/5.

Other Information

Skillset(s) Requirement:

• Knowledge of CAD tools.
• Understanding of basic mechanical engineering analysis and design calculations for precision design.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis of Mechanical static and dynamic modelling/simulation would be a plus.
• Ability to design and conduct simple experiments, and to draw meaningful conclusions from the results.
• Hands-on experience in performing mechanical assembly and testing validation.
• Experience and/or knowledge in basic technical documentation preparation (e.g. assembly work instructions)

Attributes:

1. High willingness to learn and commitment to developing as proficient practicing engineer
2. Strong and clear communicator
3. Conscientious worker with ability to perform under dynamic high-stress situations
4. Basic time management skills to handle assigned tasks independently with limited supervision
5. Meticulous attention to quality, detail and reliability