Research Associate / Research Assistant (Mechatronics Systems)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, invites applications for a Research Assistant/Associate to investigate the relationship between autonomous vehicles and path users on public paths. The role focuses on design, development, and operation of experimental test rigs, including lab setups and field experiments.

You will conduct experiment setup and testing, assemble components, integrate sensors and hardware, and perform data acquisition and analysis to deliver high-quality research

Qualifications

• Education qualifications: B.Eng or M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient in mechanical experiment setup and testing, mechatronic systems integration involving sensors/actuators.
• Working knowledge of data acquisition and analysis, microcontrollers, and CAD tools is desirable.
• Prior industrial or research experience in building experimental test rigs and mechatronics systems.
• Strong problem-solving ability, attention to details, and commitment to delivering high-quality research outputs.

Responsibilities

• Experiment setup and testing
• Component assembly
• Sensors and hardware integration
• Data acquisition and analysis

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent & teamwork

Mechatronics integration

Data acquisition & analysis

Microcontrollers

CAD tools

Education

B.Eng or M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

CAD tools

Data acquisition hardware

Sensors & actuators integration

Job description

The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering conducts research to enhance knowledge and drive innovation in urban mobility and to pave the way for Singapore's future land transport system. We are seeking to hire a Research Assistant / Associate to help in investigating the relationship between autonomous vehicles and path users on public paths. The role focuses on the design, development, and operation of experimental test rigs, including laboratory setups and field experiments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experiment setup and testing
• Component assembly
• Sensors and hardware integration
• Data acquisition and analysis

Job Requirements:

• Education qualifications: B.Eng or M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient in mechanical experiment setup and testing, mechatronic systems integration involving sensors/actuators.
• Working knowledge of data acquisition and analysis, microcontrollers, and CAD tools is desirable.
• Prior industrial or research experience in building experimental test rigs and mechatronics systems.
• Strong problem-solving ability, attention to details, and commitment to delivering high-quality research outputs.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg

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