Research Engineer, Composite and Metal Additive Manufacturing

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research is seeking an engineer to contribute to additive manufacturing projects, focusing on composites, metallic and polymer systems. You will support product and system conceptualisation, simulations, prototype fabrication, testing and data analysis.

The role involves designing jigs, fixture development, liaison with vendors, lab operations and rigorous documentation to ensure quality and HSE compliance in a dynamic R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented team player with good communication skills, strong ownership, willingness to learn and ability to deliver technical solutions on time.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ownership

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

NX/SolidWorks

GD&T

NDT

CMM

CAM systems

Robotics

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.