About the role
As an Assistant Laboratory Officer / Laboratory Officer, you will contribute towards supporting the development of systems and solutions as part of a larger team, to meet the needs of different companies across the manufacturing and logistics ecosystem in Singapore. You will work with senior engineers and scientists at A*STAR on different projects for research and development of robotics and automation systems. If you are passionate about applied research and/or development of robotics and automation systems or solutions, this is the role for you.
Job Descriptions
- Discuss with stakeholders to get clear understanding of their problem statements, requirements, expectations
- Study new technologies and tools available in the market, evaluate and compare pros and cons, make recommendations; contribute to smart robotic and automation system development projects
- Validate new concepts for systems or methods, by using virtual models, simulations and physical prototypes
- Design and develop physical / software modules, programs, and other system components
- Collecting data from experiments or trials, testing and validating the systems / solutions developed by other project team members
- Assist senior colleagues in generating proposals for new projects
- Interact with System Integrators (SI) and vendors to develop actual systems to meet project needs
- Write and maintain technical documentation of the work done in projects, and make presentations
Job requirements
- ITE graduate (NITEC / Higher NITEC) or Polytechnic diploma in Engineering disciplines (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering)
- Skills in modeling and simulations, experience in 3D mechanical design / CAD tools is highly desired
- At least 5 years of experience
- Basic knowledge of any programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, C / C++ / Java, Javascript etc.)
- Knowledge of PLC programming, robot programming etc. is a plus
- Experience on developing robotics and automation systems / solutions is a plus
- Able to work hands-on for industrial robotics and automation systems / solutions development projects with only limited guidance and without regular supervision.
- Strong problem solving and analysis skills
- We value the following Soft skills as well:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with different stakeholders at a technical or functional level (with colleagues, management, customers)
- Self-motivated individual with a strong sense of ownership of the assigned tasks
- Good time management skills
- Willingness to learn and master new / unfamiliar tools and technologies
- Flexibility and willingness to work on new tasks, and the ability to adapt to changes
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
