Research Engineer, Composite and Metal Additive Manufacturing

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore seeks an engineer to contribute to additive manufacturing R&D, focusing on composites, metals and polymers, including simulation, prototyping and test methods.

The role covers design iteration, fabrication, data analysis, quality assurance, lab operations and collaboration with vendors, with emphasis on safe, compliant lab practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience.
• Internship, research or project experience in product design or composites is advantageous.
• Proficiency in CAD and 2D drawings; GD&T knowledge is beneficial.
• Experience with inspection methods and FAI documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer problems into product/system concepts for AM applications.
• Perform FEA/CFD simulations, design evaluation and optimization.
• Operate robotic/CAM systems for fabrication and testing.
• Conduct quality assessment, NDT and data analysis for parts and products.
• Support product testing with sensor installation and data collection.
• Design jigs/fixtures and prepare 2D drawings with design history records.
• Coordinate with vendors for jig/fixture fabrication and maintenance.
• Assist lab operations, procurement, inventory control and safety.
• Work safely in compliance with HSE and SOPs.

Skills

FEA/CFD simulation

Data analysis

Quality assessment

Robotic/CAM operations

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX/SolidWorks CAD

GD&T

CMM

NDT

FAI documentation

CAM/Robotic systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will contribute to research and industry projects in additive manufacturing (AM), with a focus on composites, metallic and polymer systems. In a dynamic R&D environment, the engineer will support product and system conceptualisation, FEA/CFD simulation, prototype fabrication, post-processing, NDT, mechanical testing, data analysis, quality assessment, robotic/CAM-based operations, jig and fixture development, documentation, procurement, lab operations, equipment maintenance, inventory control, HSE compliance and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer problem statements into practical product or system concepts for industry applications, R&D activities, innovation and technology improvement.
• Perform FEA/CFD simulation, design evaluation, optimization, lightweighting, sizing and design iterations for prototype fabrication and verification.
• Operate industrial robotic/CAM-based systems for fabrication, post-processing, test coupon preparation and material characterisation, including tensile, compression and bending tests.
• Conduct quality assessment, CMM, NDT, handheld inspection, FAI support and data analysis for parts, components and final products.
• Support product testing through sensor installation, instrumentation, data acquisition, data post-processing and failure investigation.
• Design jigs and fixtures, prepare 2D drawings, document product design evolution and maintain records for archiving.
• Coordinate with machining houses and vendors for jig/fixture fabrication, assembly, equipment diagnostics, preventive maintenance and function checks.
• Support lab operations, equipment scheduling, procurement, raw feedstock management, inventory control and lab improvement activities.
• Work safely and effectively in compliance with HSE requirements, risk assessments and operational procedures.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience.
• Internship, research or project experience in product design, composite materials or structural analysis is advantageous.
• Proficiency in CAD and 2D drawings using NX/SolidWorks; knowledge of GD&T is beneficial.
• Experience in traditional inspection methods, NDT, handheld measurement tools and FAI document preparation is preferred.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies, composite materials, prototyping, composite processing/post-processing and metallic fixture design is advantageous.
• Familiarity with CAM-based systems such as robotic systems or CNC is an added advantage.
• Proactive, detail-oriented team player with good communication skills, strong ownership, willingness to learn and ability to deliver technical solutions on time.