Scientific Officer (Instrument/Core Facilities - Workshop, Dept of Physics)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The National University of Singapore’s Department of Physics in Singapore seeks a workshop support technician. You will fabricate and machine parts, interpret technical drawings, and convert CAD/CAM designs into real components using CNC, laser or wire-cutting equipment.

You will also handle 3D printing requests and assist in planning new equipment and workflow improvements, while supporting departmental administrative duties as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Possess a BSc (Physics), BEng (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) or Diploma in Precision Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with CAD/CAM to convert drawings into parts.
• Experience with CNC machining, laser and wire cutting, and traditional workshop tools.

Aufgaben

• Fabricate and manufacture parts for the Physics department, Faculty and external users.
• Operate CNC machining, laser and wire cutting equipment; read technical drawings.
• Handle 3D printing job requests and assist equipment planning.
• Assist in departmental administrative duties as needed.

Kenntnisse

CNC machining

3D printing

CAD/CAM

Laser cutting

Wire cutting

Ausbildung

BSc (Physics)

BEng (Mechanical or Electrical Eng)

Diploma in Precision Engineering

Tools

CAD software

CAM software

CNC machines

3D printing equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Company description:

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

Job Description

The incumbent will provide support to the workshop in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following -

• Responsible for fabricating and manufacturing parts for members of the Physics department, the Faculty and external users or entities. The applicant should have hands on experience in understanding technical drawings and the ability to convert these drawings (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing -CAD/CAM) into parts using various materials.


• The applicant should demonstrate the ability to operate modern manufacturing equipment including but not limited to Computer numerical control (CNC) machining, laser and wire cutting, and traditional tools found in mechanical workshops.


• The applicant will be tasked with 3D printing job requests.


• Assist to plan for new equipment and workflow to improve the capability of the workshop.


• Assist in departmental administrative duties assigned by the workshop lead, Professors/Managers in the Department or those specified by the Head of Department or their designate.

Qualifications/Requirements/Other Info

• Possess a BSc (Physics), BEng (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) or Diploma in Precision Engineering.


• Those with comparable work experience will be strongly considered.


• Experience in the following will be advantageous:

  - Basic coding of CNC machines

  - CAD design software

  - Using CAM package to interact with CNC machines

  - Milling, turning, drilling, of various metals (Aluminium, stainless steel, copper, brass, etc) and polymer materials (PTFE, PEEK, PVC, PC, Acrylic etc)

  - 3D printer operations (Fused Deposition Modeling - FDM, Stereolithography - SLA, Selective Laser Sintering - SLS, etc)

Employment Notes

• Remuneration is based on a 12-month salary structure, with annual variable bonus which is subject to incumbent's performance and the University/School's prevailing remuneration policies.


• The incumbent will be emplaced at an appropriate appointment grade based on his/her individual merits.