Robotics Engineer / Scientist (Manipulation)

DELTA ELECTRONICS INT'L (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in robotics is seeking talented individuals to develop robotic manipulation systems in Singapore. The role requires expertise in motion planning, programming skills in C++ and Python, and the ability to collaborate across functions. The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in a relevant field and demonstrates strong problem-solving skills in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of control strategies like impedance and hybrid control.
• Experience with motion planning libraries like OMPL or RRT-based planners.
• Familiarity with simulation tools for manipulation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop robotic manipulation systems focusing on dexterous grasping.
• Design algorithms for motion and grasp planning.
• Integrate perception systems for object detection and scene understanding.
• Prototype manipulation capabilities in real-world environments.

Skills

Robotic arm kinematics

Motion planning

C++ programming

Python programming

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Robotics or related field

Tools

ROS1/ROS2

MoveIt!

Gazebo

YOLO

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Develop robotic manipulation systems with a focus on dexterous grasping, robot manipulation, and interaction with unstructured environments.
• Design and implement algorithms for motion planning, grasp planning, force/torque control, and adaptive manipulation using robotic arms and end-effectors.
• Integrate perception systems for object detection, pose estimation, and real-time scene understanding to enable robust manipulation.
• Prototype and validate manipulation capabilities in both simulated and real-world environments, ensuring system robustness, repeatability, and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across perception, planning, hardware, and software to develop end-to-end manipulation pipelines for mobile robotic platforms.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of manipulation algorithms, system configurations, and testing procedures. Create user guides and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of robotic arm kinematics, dynamics, control strategies (e.g., impedance, admittance, hybrid force/position control), and grasp planning.
• Experience with manipulation frameworks such as MoveIt!, and motion planning libraries like OMPL or RRT-based planners.
• Proficiency in integrating force/torque sensors, or vision-based feedback for adaptive and compliant manipulation.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as Gazebo, MuJoCo, or Isaac Sim for manipulation task development.
• Hands-on experience with vision and AI frameworks for object detection and segmentation (e.g., YOLO, Grounding DINO, SAM).
• Skilled in C++, Python, and robotic middleware (ROS1/ROS2).
• Strong debugging and system integration skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities, with a proactive mindset for solving complex challenges in real-world scenarios.