Research Engineer / Assistant Research Engineer, Intelligent Product Verification

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research is seeking a motivated Research Engineer / Assistant Research Engineer to support R&D activities in non-destructive testing, sensor development, and intelligent inspection systems. You will assist in designing, fabricating, testing, and evaluating advanced sensing technologies for aerospace, manufacturing, energy and transportation sectors.

The role involves laboratory work across sensors, electronics, instrumentation, signal processing and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory testing or sensor evaluation experience preferred.
• Experience with CAD software, PCB design, embedded systems, or microcontrollers is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup, testing, characterization, calibration, and evaluation of NDT sensors and sensing systems.
• Conduct laboratory experiments to assess sensor performance, repeatability, reliability, signal quality, and suitability for industrial inspection applications.
• Assist in developing sensor prototypes, test fixtures, experimental platforms, and data acquisition setups.
• Perform NDT experiments on engineering materials and components using ultrasonic, electromagnetic, or related techniques.
• Collect, process, and document experimental data, test results, and technical findings.
• Support troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, procurement, and safe laboratory operations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure safe laboratory practices.

Skills

Lab testing

Sensor evaluation

Instrumentation

Prototyping

Data acquisition

Documentation

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

PCB design

Embedded systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Research Engineer / Assistant Research Engineer to support research and development activities in the areas of non-destructive testing (NDT), sensor development, and intelligent inspection systems. The role involves assisting in the design, fabrication, testing, and evaluation of advanced sensing technologies for industrial applications, including aerospace, manufacturing, energy, and transportation. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical research experience in multidisciplinary engineering projects involving sensors, electronics, instrumentation, signal processing, and experimental validation.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup, testing, characterization, calibration, and evaluation of NDT sensors and sensing systems.
• Conduct laboratory experiments to assess sensor performance, repeatability, reliability, signal quality, and suitability for industrial inspection applications.
• Assist in developing sensor prototypes, test fixtures, experimental platforms, and data acquisition setups.
• Perform NDT experiments on engineering materials and components using ultrasonic, electromagnetic, or related techniques.
• Collect, process, and document experimental data, test results, and technical findings.
• Support troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, procurement, and safe laboratory operations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure safe laboratory practices.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience or strong interest in laboratory testing, sensor evaluation, instrumentation, prototyping, or NDT is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of sensors, electronics, measurement systems, data acquisition, or signal processing will be advantageous.
• Experience with CAD software, PCB design, embedded systems, or microcontrollers is beneficial but not essential.
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

Preferred Knowledge And Skills

Knowledge or experience in NDT, sensor calibration and validation, experimental testing, electronics prototyping, instrumentation, data analysis, CAD, embedded systems, or AI/ML for inspection applications will be advantageous.