Research Engineer (Mechanical Design and Manufacturing)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Singapore is looking for a mechanical design engineer to assist in prototyping multi-suction cups on SLA/DLP printers. The candidate should have a degree in engineering and 3-4 years of relevant experience, including Gcode programming and proficiency in CAD tools like Fusion 360, Creo, or SolidWorks. This role offers a fixed-term contract and involves communication with external vendors and management of design iterations.

Qualifications

• Possess a degree in Engineering in a related field.
• 3-4 years of experience in industrial mechanical design/prototyping and soft material printing.
• Highly proficient with CAD tools and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist on the design and prototyping for the main concepts of multi-suction cups.
• Lead communication with external vendors for outsourced tasks.
• Modify and manage design iterations based on prototype performance.

Skills

CAD tools proficiency

Gcode programming

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Fusion 360

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job Description

• Assist on the design and prototyping for the main concepts of multi-suction cups on SLA/DLP printers.
• Lead on communication with external vendors for outsourced tasks.
• Modify and manage design iterations based on target performance for the prototype.
• Build performance jigs and testing station to validate the performance matrix of the prototype.

Qualifications

• Possess a degree in Engineering in related field with the ability to navigate through material selections and handle vendor's outreach.
• At least 3 - 4 years' experience in industrial mechanical design/prototyping and soft material printing, including but not limited to Gcode programming.
• Highly proficient with CAD tools (Fusion 360/Creo/SolidWorks) and manufacturing specifications/regulations.
• Good written and spoken communications.
• Open to fixed-term contract.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Biomedical Engineering