The Research Engineer will work under the Senior Researcher of Obayashi Construction Tech Lab Singapore (OCLS) on a collaborative research project with a university in Singapore. In this project, the Research Engineer will be involved in the development of a robotics- related platform and will also conduct tests by bringing the robot to construction sites and handling on-site debugging.
Job Responsibilities:
- Contributing to the development of robotics-related platforms, ensuring alignment with project goals and specifications.
- Creating comprehensive test cases to evaluate platforms functionality and performance.
- Conducting acceptance testing of programs developed by the university to ensure they meet project specifications and standards.
- Assessing the compatibility of robotics-related platforms with construction robots in the market to ensure smooth integration and operational efficiency.
- Developing and testing the adapter for industrial construction robots leveraging open-RMF
- Conducting field tests by deploying robots and the platform at construction sites to evaluate performance and functionality.
- Performing on-site debugging and troubleshooting to address any issues that arise during testing.
- Documenting research findings and contributing to project reports and presentations.
- Defining and managing the detailed project specifications and requirements.
- Assisting in the planning and execution of robotics-related events, including support for coordination, logistics, and on-site management.
- Supporting for the formulation of strategies for the commercialization of research results and business initiatives in the field of construction robotics.
- Other related tasks as required by job role.
Minimum Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering related field.
- 2-5 years work experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Experience with Ubuntu, docker, ROS2
- Coding in C++, Python
- Project management experience
- Coding in JavaScript, TypeScript
- Experience with Gazebo/Isaac Sim
- Knowledge in data base / edge computing / front-end
- Construction industry experience
- BIM tools
