Research Engineer: Accelerated Cleaning & Changeover

Singapore Institute of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Institute of Technology is seeking a Research Engineer (IV2) to design, develop, fabricate and validate an advanced chemical cleaning rig for pharmaceutical and chemical engineering applications. The role emphasizes design, fluid dynamics, calculations, equipment integration and hands-on experimentation.

You will lead lab experiments, develop fabrication specs, coordinate with vendors and ensure safety compliance while contributing to publications and project deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant industrial or research experience preferred.
• Experience in process equipment design, prototyping, pilot plants or pharmaceutical cleaning/changeover is advantageous.
• Familiarity with pumps, piping, valves and process instrumentation for prototypes.
• Experience with CAD software for drawings and fabrication specs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and optimisation of novel cleaning systems and equipment.
• Perform fluid flow and other process calculations for performance evaluation.
• Develop drawings, specifications and fabrication requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors and workshops for equipment manufacture and assembly.
• Lead technical discussions on system design and material selection.
• Plan and execute lab experiments to evaluate cleaning effectiveness.
• Collect, analyse and report experimental data.
• Troubleshoot equipment and instrumentation during campaigns.
• Coordinate procurement and maintain project documentation.
• Carry out risk assessments and ensure compliance with WSH regulations.
• Contribute to publications and project deliverables.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Process calculations

Prototyping

CAD

Laboratory experimentation

Project management

Technical communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Pharmaceutical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

AutoCAD

Job description

Singapore Institute of Technology is seeking a Research Engineer (IV2) to design, develop, fabricate and validate an advanced chemical cleaning rig for pharmaceutical and chemical engineering applications. The role emphasizes design, fluid dynamics, calculations, equipment integration and hands-on experimentation.

You will lead lab experiments, develop fabrication specs, coordinate with vendors and ensure safety compliance while contributing to publications and project deliverables.