R&D Project Engineer (Team leader)

DENKA ADVANTECH PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare and life sciences sector in Singapore seeks two R&D project engineers. The roles involve leading device and app prototyping teams, collaborating on advanced medical technologies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Applicants must have a PhD/Masters in a relevant discipline and expertise in additive manufacturing or app development.

Qualifications

• Self-driven, highly motivated, organized, and responsible individual.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Familiar with lab operation and lab safety matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development activities and propose new research projects.
• Design and fabricate microfluidics devices for digital detection assays.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards and documentation.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

3D printing

Microfluidic systems

Process optimization

CAD design

PCB design

Mechanical testing

Programming of GUI-controlled App

Education

PhD/Masters in mechanical engineering

PhD/Masters in biomedical engineering

PhD/Masters in electrical engineering

PhD/Masters in software engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Company Description

Denka Life Innovation Research Private Limited (DLIR) is established in Biopolis, Singapore, with the aim of securing the Denka Group’s first overseas R&D base specializing in the healthcare and life science field. DLIR’s location and setting are expected to help the company secure and nurture researchers capable of leading cutting-edge R&D projects that involve collaboration with institutions around the world.

Job Description

We are seeking two skilled and experienced R&D project engineers to join our diagnostics R&D team in Biopolis, Singapore. The successful candidate will be working as a team leader of a device prototyping team or an App prototyping team. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams in both Singapore and Japan, understanding the target product profile for the intended use, conducting feasibility studies of novel technologies, and ensuring designs meet technical requirements.

Employment type

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.

· Develop App-controlled automated small medical device, diagnostic platform with molecular or immunological tests

· 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 programming 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.

Must for App team leader:

· Proven expertise in programming of GUI-controlled App for Android OS and iOS.

Highly Advantageous:

· Experience with ISO 13485

· Familiar with AI image processing or image processing pipelines.

Interested applicants should submit a full CV including a list of publications and contact details of two referees to DLIR Admin [e-mail].

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.