Senior Engineer / Engineer, Hybrid Manufacturing and LPBF Process Development

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore seeks an Engineer to develop and implement advanced manufacturing processes using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and hybrid manufacturing. You will contribute to process development, automation, post-processing, inspection and digital manufacturing to transform concepts into practical solutions.

You will work with scientists, engineers, and specialists to establish robust routes, validate performance, and grow into a technical

Qualifications

• Degree or Master’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace/Materials/Mechatronics or related field.
• 3–10 years of relevant experience for Senior Engineer; could be less for Engineer.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience in experimental work, development or process improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise LPBF processes for industrial components and applications.
• Plan and execute process development activities including DOE and validation.
• Establish process parameters, build strategies and workflows.
• Investigate defects and root causes of variability.
• Evaluate component quality, dimensions, material properties and performance.
• Develop and integrate hybrid manufacturing workflows (additive, machining, inspection).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for manufacturability and readiness.
• Contribute to standards, best practices and process documentation.
• Support collaborative R&D projects and technical reports.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process development

Additive manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CAD

CNC machining

Metrology

Job description

Build The Next Generation Of Manufacturing SolutionsLong Description

We are seeking an Engineer to develop and implement advanced manufacturing processes using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and hybrid manufacturing technologies.

In this role, you will work on the development, optimisation and integration of manufacturing processes for industrial applications. You will contribute to projects involving additive manufacturing, process development, automation, post-processing, inspection and digital manufacturing, helping transform innovative concepts into practical manufacturing solutions.

Working closely with scientists, engineers and technical specialists, you will play a key role in establishing robust manufacturing routes, developing process capabilities and validating manufacturing performance.

The role is suitable for engineers who enjoy hands-on engineering, process development, root-cause investigation and translating emerging technologies into reliable manufacturing solutions.

Over time, successful candidates will have opportunities to lead increasingly complex projects and develop into technical leaders responsible for advanced manufacturing programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise LPBF processes for industrial components and applications.
• Plan and execute process development activities, including experimental design and process validation.
• Establish suitable process parameters, build strategies and manufacturing workflows.
• Investigate process-related challenges and identify root causes of manufacturing defects and variability.
• Evaluate component quality, dimensional accuracy, material properties and manufacturing performance.
• Develop and integrate hybrid manufacturing workflows involving additive, machining, inspection and post-processing technologies.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to assess manufacturability and production readiness.
• Contribute to the development of manufacturing standards, best practices and process documentation.
• Support collaborative research and industrial projects involving advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Contribute to technical reports, project deliverables and proposal development activities.

Requirements

• Degree or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• For appointment as Senior Engineer, candidates would typically possess 3-10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, additive manufacturing, production engineering, industrial engineering or related fields. Candidates with fewer years of relevant experience may be considered for appointment as Engineer.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience in experimental work, engineering development or process improvement activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas will be advantageous:

• Metal additive manufacturing and LPBF
• Manufacturing process development
• Process optimisation and validation
• Design of experiments
• Materials characterisation
• Metrology and inspection
• CAD and engineering design
• CNC machining and post-processing
• Automation and manufacturing systems
• Process monitoring and data analysis
• Quality engineering
• Production engineering

Prior experience in additive manufacturing is advantageous but not essential for candidates with strong manufacturing or engineering backgrounds.

Who Will Succeed In This Role

• Enjoys building, testing and improving engineering processes.
• Is curious about how manufacturing systems work and how they can be improved.
• Takes a structured and evidence-based approach to problem solving.
• Is comfortable working in laboratory, pilot production and industrial environments.
• Enjoys collaborating across engineering disciplines.
• Is motivated by delivering solutions that can be used in practice.
• Takes ownership of technical challenges and follows through to implementation.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to work with state-of-the-art additive manufacturing technologies.
• Exposure to LPBF, hybrid manufacturing and digital manufacturing workflows.
• Access to multidisciplinary expertise in manufacturing, materials, automation and engineering design.
• Opportunities to contribute to projects with industrial relevance and impact.
• A pathway to develop from a technical contributor into a future engineering and project leader.

Why This Role Is Different

Many manufacturing roles focus on operating equipment or supporting production activities.

This role focuses on developing the manufacturing processes themselves. You will help establish how advanced manufacturing technologies can be applied, optimised and integrated to create reliable and repeatable manufacturing solutions.

If you enjoy solving manufacturing challenges, developing processes and turning engineering concepts into practical reality, we would like to hear from you.