Research Engineer II (Electric and Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university is seeking a Research Engineer II to contribute to lithium-ion battery technology. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical and mechanical engineering, particularly in energy storage systems. Responsibilities include design, prototyping, and supervision of junior engineers. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and have project management experience, with bilingual proficiency in Chinese and English being essential.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in research engineering or energy storage systems.
• Familiar with battery management systems and testing.
• Ability to work independently and under strict timelines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in lithium-ion battery pack design, prototyping, and testing.
• Conduct technical supervision for junior team members.
• Prepare design progress documents and final reports.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical engineering expertise

Project management

Communication skills (bilingual in Chinese and English)

Education

Diploma or degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD/CAE software

Job description

Established in 2010, the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) is a pan-university research institute that focuses on systems-level research for tropical megacities. It performs translational research that covers the energy value chain from generation to innovative end-use solutions, motivated by industrialisation and deployment. ERI@N has multiple Interdisciplinary Research Programmes which focus on translational Research, Development & Deployment which focus on specific area of the energy value chain, and a number of Living labs and Testbeds which facilitate large scale technology deployment enabling validation and demonstration of real world applications.

Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) invites applications for the position of Research Engineer II.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in lithium-ion battery pack design, prototyping, and testing
• Prepare design scheme according to system requirements on electric, thermal, structural performance
• Participate in lab set-up and readiness work with focus on electrical and mechanical fields and engineering safety.
• Conduct technical supervision for junior team members on prototyping, commissioning and testing
• Conduct hands-on work pertaining to electrical and mechanical engineering (e.g., wire harnessing, cabling, circuit trouble shooting, layout design, etc.)
• Literature review on equipment specifications and safety standards, prepare technical requirement documents and standard operating procedure
• Prepare 2D and 3D mechanical drawings as well as animation
• Prepare design progress document and final report

Job Requirements:

• Candidate that possesses a diploma or degree in electric and electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar is preferable
• At least 15 years of relevant experiences in research engineering / technical hands-on experience in energy storage system development, electrical and mechanical engineering testing, high-voltage power system and grid
• At least 5 years of experience in project management and technical supervision
• Familiarity with manufacturing progress, engineering tools, CAD/CAE software, and international standards for prototyping and testing
• Familiar with battery management system development and testing
• Competent in soft skills / general personality traits e.g. information visualization, interaction design
• Ability to work independently, develop solutions under strict timelines, meticulous and eye for details
• Have ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses international experience, with a strong network of contacts in the region.
• Have good time management skills
• Have good communication skills and bilingual capability in Chinese and English - essential for data analysis and communication with stakeholders
• Self-motivated and takes initiative.

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