Research Engineer (Piezoelectric MEMS; Sensors; Human-Robot-Interaction; Physical AI Model)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore in Singapore seeks a Research Engineer to advance Piezoelectric MEMS sensors and related neural network models for human-robot interaction. The role combines design, simulation, fabrication and experimental verification at Kent Ridge Campus.

You will guide FYP projects, publish first-author papers in top journals, and collaborate with the Electrical and Computer Engineering team. Fluency in English and hands-on MEMS fabrication are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate coursework in Piezoelectric MEMS with grade A- or better.
• Hands-on microfabrication experience in clean room with publications.
• 2+ years MEMS device fabrication and testing experience.
• 1+ year MEMS and Photonics design experience.
• Proficiency with listed simulation tools.
• Excellent English written and spoken.
• At least one first-author international peer-reviewed journal paper.

Responsibilities

• Design, Simulation, and Fabrication of Piezoelectric MEMS tactile sensors; MEMS gas sensors
• Design, modelling and testing of neural networks aiming for human-machine-interface
• Write 1 or more research papers based on derived data of the above devices in the first year in top journals
• Supporting and guiding the experiments of FYP students

Skills

Piezoelectric MEMS sensors

MEMS fabrication & testing

MEMS & Photonics design

Simulation tools (L-Edit, Lumerical, C

English fluency

First-author international journal

Tools

L-Edit

Lumerical

CST

COMSOL

ANSYS

Job description

Research Engineer (Piezoelectric MEMS; Sensors; Human-Robot-Interaction; Physical AI Model)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Posted On: 30/10/2026

Job Description

• Design, Simulation, and Fabrication of Piezoelectric MEMS tactile sensors; MEMS gas sensors
• Design, modelling and testing of neural networks aiming for human-machine-interface
• 3.Write 1 or more research papers based on derived data of the above devices in the first year in the top-notch journals
• 4.Supporting and guiding the experiments of FYP students

Qualifications

• 1. Have learned Piezoelectric MEMS tactile sensors; filters and sensors related courses for one semester at post-graduate level and earned score of A- or better.
• 2. Strong background in hands-on microfabrication techniques at clean room and with journal publications showing such evidences
• 3. With 2 years and more experience in making and testing MEMS devices
• 4. With 1 year and more working experience in MEMS and Photonics design
• 5. Strong knowledge in L-Edit; Lumerical; CST; COMSOL; ANSYS;
• 6. Fluent in English speaking and writing
• 7. Having more than 1 1st-authored international peer-reviewed journal papers, e.g., Nature Communications and Science Advances (for Research Engineer)