The posting
Research Engineer
Intelligent Manufacturing Systems in AdditiveManufacturing
About the Role
The Additive Technology Industrialisation (ATI) group withinA*STAR SIMTech develops next-generation manufacturing technologies that combineadditive manufacturing, sensing, automation, data analytics and AI to enhance manufacturing productivity, quality, traceability and sustainability.
We are seeking a motivated Research Engineer to developintelligent manufacturing platforms and automation solutions that integrate advanced manufacturing processes with machine vision, sensor systems anddata-driven decision support. This role offers opportunities to work acrossadditive manufacturing, industrial automation, autonomous systems and advanced manufacturing digitalisation.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Systems and Platform Development
- Design, develop and integrate advanced manufacturing systems incorporating additive manufacturing, automation and intelligent sensing technologies.
- Develop experimental manufacturing platforms, process-monitoring systems and technology demonstrators for industrial applications.
- Support the development of next-generation manufacturing capabilities involving metal additive manufacturing, hybrid manufacturing and automated production systems.
- Translate engineering concepts into functional prototypes, demonstration systems and industrial solutions.
Automation and Controls
- Develop automation solutions for manufacturing operations such as machine tending, material handling, automated inspection and process monitoring.
- Integrate sensors, actuators, embedded electronics, controllers and industrial communication systems into manufacturing platforms.
- Support automation of manufacturing workflows and development of intelligent manufacturing cells.
- Participate in integration of industrial robots, collaborative robots and autonomous manufacturing systems.
Sensors, Machine Vision and AI
- Develop machine-vision and sensing solutions for manufacturing process monitoring and quality inspection.
- Implement data acquisition and sensor-fusion systems for manufacturing equipment and experimental testbeds.
- Apply AI, machine learning and data analytics techniques for process optimisation, anomaly detection and predictive monitoring.
- Support development of digital manufacturing and intelligent decision-support systems.
Experimental Research and Technology Development
- Design and conduct experiments to evaluate manufacturing processes, automation systems and sensing technologies.
- Analyse experimental and manufacturing data to generate engineering insights and improve system performance.
- Develop engineering models and simulations to support system design and optimisation.
- Support publication, intellectual property generation and technology translation activities.
Industry Collaboration
- Engage industry partners to understand manufacturing challenges and translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Contribute to collaborative R&D projects with local and international industry partners.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations and project deliverables.
- Participate in technology demonstration and capability development activities.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in manufacturing technologies, automation and intelligent systems.
- Experience in one or more of the following:
- Robotics and automation
- Machine vision and image processing
- Embedded systems and electronics integration
- Machine learning and AI
- Sensor integration and data acquisition
- Additive manufacturing
- Manufacturing systems engineering
- Programming experience in Python, C/C++, MATLAB or similar languages.
- Experience with robotics frameworks, control systems, machine vision libraries or industrial automation tools will be advantageous.
- Familiarity with CAD and engineering simulation tools such as SolidWorks, Abaqus, COMSOL or ANSYS will be advantageous.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong hands-on engineering aptitude and willingness to work across software, electronics and mechanical systems.



