R&D Project Engineer – Maritime Control & Automation

Kuok Group Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuok Group Singapore is seeking a Project Engineer to bridge simulation, control systems, and hardware for ongoing R&D programs in maritime technology. You will contribute to hardware-in-the-loop environments, validate shipboard components, and advance automation strategies across platforms.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, real-time integration of sensors/actuators, and building scalable test frameworks to support new business opportunities in a fast-moving R&D setting.

Qualifications

• Background in control systems, automation, mechatronics, or electrical engineering.
• Minimal 2 years of work experience with programming (e.g., Python, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Familiarity with industrial automation or PLC systems.
• Interest in system testing, simulation environments, and hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments to test and validate shipboard components, control strategies, and automation systems for emerging maritime technologies.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and industrial controllers with HIL test platforms
• Build automated test cases to validate system performance and fault scenarios
• Support new business opportunities by development of testing platforms and translation into operational tools or commercial services

Skills

Control systems

Automation

Mechatronics

Electrical engineering

Python

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

Industrial PLCs

Education

Bachelor's in Marine Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

HIL platforms

Job description

Kuok Group Singapore is seeking a Project Engineer to bridge simulation, control systems, and hardware for ongoing R&D programs in maritime technology. You will contribute to hardware-in-the-loop environments, validate shipboard components, and advance automation strategies across platforms.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, real-time integration of sensors/actuators, and building scalable test frameworks to support new business opportunities in a fast-moving R&D setting.