Robotics Design Engineer – Embodied AI for Infrastructure

Euraxess; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SIT is seeking a Research Engineer to join an applied project on embodied AI robotic system for urban infrastructure inspection and maintenance. You will design, integrate, and validate robotic mechanisms, sensing systems, and automated workflows for outdoor infrastructure maintenance.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and industry partners to prototype, test, and implement practical robotic solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and scalability in real-world environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics or related field.
• Strong hands-on experience in mechanical design, prototyping, fabrication and system integration.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modelling, assembly design and documentation.
• Good understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and integrate mechanical systems and end-effectors for robotic platforms.
• Create 3D CAD models, BOMs and fabrication drawings using SolidWorks.
• Perform mechanical analyses including load estimation and tolerance analysis.
• Coordinate with vendors and partners for fabrication and testing.
• Conduct lab and field tests, analyze results and implement improvements.
• Prepare technical reports and project deliverables.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Fabrication

System integration

SolidWorks

3D CAD modelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

SIT is seeking a Research Engineer to join an applied project on embodied AI robotic system for urban infrastructure inspection and maintenance. You will design, integrate, and validate robotic mechanisms, sensing systems, and automated workflows for outdoor infrastructure maintenance.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and industry partners to prototype, test, and implement practical robotic solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and scalability in real-world environments.