Research Associate (Electronics)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join its research and development team. The successful candidate will design and implement both analog and digital circuits, utilize circuit simulation software, and perform PCB layout. The role requires a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant work experience. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills and excellent teamwork capabilities. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative hardware prototypes and collaborate with experts in various fields.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, or a related field.
• 2+ years of work experience as an Electronics Engineer or Hardware Engineer.
• Proficiency in EDA tools for PCB design.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test analog circuits.
• Develop digital circuits for embedded applications.
• Utilize circuit simulation software to verify performance.
• Perform multi-layer PCB layout and routing.

Skills

Circuit simulation proficiency

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LTspice

PSpice

Altium Designer

KiCad

Cadence OrCAD

Job description

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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Electronics Engineer to join our multidisciplinary research and development team. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys building circuits from the ground up, ranging from precision analog front ends to microcontroller-based digital systems, and who can take a design from concept, to simulation, to PCB implementation. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge hardware prototypes and collaborate closely with scientists, engineers, and researchers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. (Primary) Circuitry design, simulation and implementation

• Analog Circuit Design: Design, implement, and test analog circuits, including operational‑amplifier stages, instrumentation amplifiers, sensor interfaces, and low‑noise front‑end modules.
• Digital Circuit Design: Develop digital circuits based on microcontrollers (e.g., MCU minimal systems, custom peripheral circuitry) for embedded applications.
• Simulation & Analysis: Utilize circuit simulation software (e.g., LTspice, PSpice, Multisim) to verify circuit theoretical performance before fabrication.
• PCB Design: perform multi‑layer PCB layout and routing ensuring signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC/EMI compliance.

2. (Additional) FPGA Integration

• Note: These responsibilities are applicable if the candidate possesses FPGA skills.
• Design and implement digital logic using FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays).
• Write and verify HDL code (Verilog or VHDL) for hardware acceleration or custom interface protocols.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Education: Master’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, or a related field with at least 2 years’ relevant work experience, and good knowledge, skills and expertise in relevant field
• Proven work experience as an Electronics Engineer or Hardware Engineer
• Proficiency with at least one circuit simulation environment (e.g., LTspice, PSpice, Multisim).
• Proficiency in EDA tools for Schematic and PCB design (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCad, Cadence OrCAD, or Eagle).
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent team collaboration and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in developing differential amplification circuitry with OP‑Amp or instrumentation amplifiers.
• Proven experience in the design, application, and verification of mixed‑signal (Analog/Digital) circuits and PCBs, ensuring robust performance in real‑world scenarios.
• Experience with FPGA‑related applications, including logic design or system integration (e.g., using Xilinx, Intel/Altera, or Lattice platforms).