Senior Motion Control Scientist for Semiconductor Automation

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES

Singapore

On-site

SGD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

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Job summary

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES in Singapore seeks a Senior Research Scientist with a strong foundation in motion control of automation systems. You will lead development of precision motion solutions for high-speed, high-accuracy semiconductor manufacturing equipment, translating complex control theories into deployable systems and guiding cross-functional teams through design, prototyping and deployment.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with hands-on experience in

Qualifications

  • PhD in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics with motion control specialization.
  • 3–5 years of work experience or similar in precision motion control.
  • Hands-on experience applying control theories to real-world systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead industry engagement to identify motion control requirements.
  • Architect automation systems for high-speed, high-accuracy applications.
  • Execute full design lifecycle from concept to deployment and testing.
  • Apply theories and tools like MATLAB/Simulink for modelling and prototyping.
  • Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Motion control
Control theory
Reinforcement learning
Servo drives
Multi-axis motion
Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Education

PhD in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink
SolidWorks/SolidEdge
Motion control simulation tools

Job description

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES in Singapore seeks a Senior Research Scientist with a strong foundation in motion control of automation systems. You will lead development of precision motion solutions for high-speed, high-accuracy semiconductor manufacturing equipment, translating complex control theories into deployable systems and guiding cross-functional teams through design, prototyping and deployment.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with hands-on experience in

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