Research Engineer (Robotics)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore, in collaboration with Hyundai and A*STAR, seeks a Research Engineer to support hardware design, assembly and control of versatile end effectors for manufacturing lines.

You will collaborate with internal and external partners, develop prototypes, plan experiments, analyse results, and contribute to system reliability and performance improvements across the manufacturing platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline, with 4+ years of experience, or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of CAD design and mechanical system development; hardware assembly and prototyping; microcontroller or PLC programming; robotics and automation systems.
• Basic programming or firmware development experience is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to design, develop, and automate end effectors for manufacturing systems.
• Conduct investigations into design concepts and manipulation strategies for end effector applications.
• Support prototype development, hardware assembly, and system integration.
• Plan and carry out experimental testing on end effectors using real-world components.
• Analyse test results and prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of system performance and reliability.

Skills

CAD design

Hardware prototyping

Microcontroller programming

PLC programming

Robotics & automation

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (relevant field)

Tools

CAD software

Hardware prototyping tools

Microcontrollers

PLC hardware

Robotics systems

Job description

Hyundai-NTU-A*STAR Corporate Lab is an advanced R&D facility specializing in development of world leading automotive technologies. We are looking for a Research Engineer to support the research in Hyundai-NTU Corp Lab, specifically in the area of hardware design, assembly and control of versatile end effectors for manufacturing lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external research partners to design, develop, and automate end effectors for manufacturing systems
• Conduct technical investigations into design concepts and manipulation strategies for end effector applications
• Support prototype development, hardware assembly, and system integration
• Plan and carry out experimental testing on end effectors using real-world components
• Analyse test results and prepare technical reports and presentations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of system performance and reliability

Requirements

• Education & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, with at least 4 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Technical Skills & Competencies: Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas: CAD design and mechanical system development; Hardware assembly and prototyping; Microcontroller or PLC programming; Robotics and automation systems; Basic programming or firmware development experience is advantageous
• Other Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment; Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience: Open to entry-level candidates; Prior experience in robotics, automation, or hands‑on hardware/firmware development is an advantage

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

Hiring Institution

NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

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