R&D Project Engineer - Team Lead (Device)

ACExcellent Consulting Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research MNC in Singapore seeks an experienced R&D project engineer for its diagnostics R&D team. The role involves leading device prototyping efforts and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates must have a PhD/Masters in a relevant engineering discipline and expertise in additive manufacturing, including 3D printing and CAD design. The position offers a renewable three-year contract with competitive working hours from 8.45 am to 5.30 pm.

Qualifications

• Lab operations familiarity and lab safety knowledge are essential.
• Must be self-driven, organized, and responsible.
• Ability to work on-site with cross-functional teams is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead new business development activities.
• Design and fabricate microfluidics devices for digital detection.
• Provide ongoing training to junior team members.
• Ensure all lab work is documented systematically.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

3D printing

Microfluidic systems

Process optimization

CAD design (SolidWorks)

PCB design

Mechanical testing

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD/Masters in mechanical engineering

Biomedical engineering

Electrical engineering

Software engineering

Job description

Working Hours: 8.45am - 5.30pm

Duration: 3 years contract (Renewable)

Join an Innovation Research MNC established in Biopolis, Singapore - R&D base specializing in the healthcare and life science field and capable of leading cutting-edge R&D projects that involve collaboration with institutions around the world.

Job Description

The company is seeking skilled and experienced R&D project engineer to join the diagnostics R&D team. The successful candidate will be working as a team leader of a device prototyping team. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams in both Singapore and head office in Asia, understanding the target product profile for the intended use, conducting feasibility studies of novel technologies, and ensuring designs meet technical requirements.

3 years renewable contract

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the new business development activities
• Propose new research projects, constantly
• Successful milestone management via clear goal setting.
• Design and fabricate microfluidics devices for digital detection assays at various stages, including proof-of-concept, prototype design, optimization, and validation.
• Automated devices include systems for pneumatic & fluidic control, heater/cooler, optical sensors, microcontroller ಕಂಪಿಯ ಸಿನಿಮಾ, and GUI-controlled App.
• Comply with all laboratory safety standards and guidelines.
• Ensure accurate and systematic documentation of laboratory work.
• Actively provide ongoing training to junior members of the cross‑functional teams.

Key Requirements

Must

• PhD/Masters in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering and other related discipline.
• Familiar with lab operation and lab safety matters
• Self‑driven, highly motivated, organized, and responsible individual
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Working on‑site with cross‑functional teams

Must for Device team leader

• Proven expertise in additive manufacturing, including 3D printing, microfluidic systems, process optimization, CAD design (SolidWorks), PCB design, machining, and mechanical testing.

Highly Advantageous

• Experience with ISO 13485
• Familiar with AI image processing or image processing pipelines.

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