Total 26 science rd research job vacancies in Engineering category

This position will have responsibility for providing process support and installation of new plasma etch / clean / deposition systems at customer sites. This includes design, evaluation and documentation of process window for new installations or Lam recommended field hardware modifications / upgrades.

1. Work closely with Account team and customers to understand customer technology roadmaps, process flow, inflection points, requirements and business issues / challenges. Identify areas where Lam is able to value-add.
2. Work with Account team and customers to execute to penetration and defense strategy, including coordinating with Global Product Group on product demonstration
3. Perform startup of “capacity add” Lam systems i.e. match results to existing systems and applications
4. Design and complete simple DOE evaluations to characterize process window for new installations or Lam recommended field hardware modifications / upgrades
5. Conduct experiments and tests, collect and analyze data and generate reports for both internal and external distribution
6. Develop new processes to new and/or existing customer applications
7. Professionally represent the company to the customer. Utilize knowledge of company’s product lines and service to keep existing / potential customers informed when new/additional needs are identified
8. Develop good customer relations during start-up and trouble-shooting
9. Maintain company’s assigned equipment (computer, tool kit, diagnostic test equipment, spare parts etc) in good working condition, secure and accounted for
10. Ensure safe working condition at work site
11. Any other duties as assigned by the Immediate Supervisor

Job Requirements:

1. Engineering degree or Bachelor of Science (in Chemistry / Physics) or equivalent
2. Systematic and has an analytical mind
3. Good communication and interpersonal relations skill
4. Able to actively engage customers on technical solutions
5. Able to work in Fab environment and perform standby duties

About Us

At SIMTech Innovation Factory, we are a multidisciplinary design team driven to uncover opportunities and tackle challenges that others overlook. We harness A*STAR’s cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative, unconventional solutions that inspire. Through captivating visuals and compelling storytelling, we showcase the value of ASTAR technologies and foster wider industry adoption.

Our team serves as a creative bridge between A*STAR technologies and industry partners—translating complex science into intuitive, user-centered innovations that resonate with diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop innovative product concepts and designs that address real-world needs by collaborating with engineering, marketing, and business teams.
• Apply creative problem-solving to overcome technical challenges to meet stakeholder’s requirement.
• Translate complex technologies into manufacturable product designs using sketches, CAD, renderings, and prototypes.
• Evaluate design concepts for mechanical functionality, durability, manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and tolerance analyses for mechanical components.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams throughout the development lifecycle to ensure alignment with project goals, budgets, and timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with preferably 1 year(s) relevant experience in an R&D and manufacturing environment, focusing on product development.
• Excellent knowledge of product design and design thinking.
• Good knowledge of 3D modelling (preferably Solidworks, NX or Creo).
• Good knowledge of Geometric tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up calculation.
• Good knowledge of mechanical properties of materials.
• Good knowledge of simulation and stress analysis and its verification methods.
• Good knowledge of product testing and verification methods.
• Good hands-on ability for prototype verification.

About Us

At SIMTech Innovation Factory, we are a multidisciplinary design team driven to uncover opportunities and tackle challenges that others overlook. We harness A*STAR’s cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative, unconventional solutions that inspire. Through captivating visuals and compelling storytelling, we showcase the value of ASTAR technologies and foster wider industry adoption.

Our team serves as a creative bridge between A*STAR technologies and industry partners—translating complex science into intuitive, user-centered innovations that resonate with diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop innovative product concepts and designs that address real-world needs by collaborating with engineering, marketing, and business teams.
• Apply creative problem-solving to overcome technical challenges to meet stakeholder’s requirement.
• Translate complex technologies into manufacturable product designs using sketches, CAD, renderings, and prototypes.
• Evaluate design concepts for mechanical functionality, durability, manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and tolerance analyses for mechanical components.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams throughout the development lifecycle to ensure alignment with project goals, budgets, and timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with preferably 1 year(s) relevant experience in an R&D and manufacturing environment, focusing on product development.
• Excellent knowledge of product design and design thinking.
• Good knowledge of 3D modelling (preferably Solidworks, NX or Creo).
• Good knowledge of Geometric tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up calculation.
• Good knowledge of mechanical properties of materials.
• Good knowledge of simulation and stress analysis and its verification methods.
• Good knowledge of product testing and verification methods.
• Good hands-on ability for prototype verification.

Job Description:

As a Senior Development Engineer, you will be a key senior resource in a team, actively contributing to and leading the development of robotics software solutions for industrial applications (manufacturing/logistics). You will focus on developing multi-system management and orchestration capabilities for multi-robot and multi-device systems, particularly using the Robotics Middleware Framework (RMF). This role involves leading aspects of project execution, proactive contribution to new capability development, and continuous learning.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• actively contribute to and lead specific areas of research and development for robotic software packages and tools for industrial applications using the ROS framework, including capabilities in Robotics Middleware Framework (RMF) multi-agent path planning, simulator design, perception, and motion planning. Drive application-oriented robotic research towards industrial automation using ROS 2.
• Contribute significantly to the architecture and lead the development of complex software solutions and core algorithms for interoperable multi-agent and multi-robot systems, focusing on coordination, scheduling optimisation, task assignment, and traffic deconfliction.
• Contribute to and lead the implementation of robust systems engineering approaches by translating business requirements into system requirements and validation methodologies, and develop comprehensive software testing and validation strategies in accordance with industry standards.
• Lead specific aspects of project scoping, planning, and execution for technical projects, and actively contribute to overall project delivery, including overseeing technical documentation, write-ups, and presentations. 

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Robotics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Minimum of 0-5+ years of experience (or equivalent demonstrated experience).
• Mastery in C++ and Python programming.
• Extensive experience and expertise in software development principles and practices.
• Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Extensive experience with ROS2 and its ecosystem.
• Mastery with Git version control.
• Deep knowledge of robotics concepts including manipulation, navigation, fleet management, and/or simulation.
• Extensive experience with complex software systems integration, including architecture and communication protocols.
• Extensive experience with networked systems design and implementation.
• Experience deploying multiple software or robotics systems to production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives or projects within a team context.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience applying or researching mobile robot, fleet management and AI technologies in robotics.
• Proven experience managing stakeholders from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Web development experience (e.g., using common frameworks).
• Experience with specific robotics algorithms (e.g., scheduling optimisation, task assignment, traffic deconfliction).
• Experience developing software solutions using ROS libraries.

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.

Job Description:

As a Senior Development Engineer, you will be a key senior resource in a team, actively contributing to and leading the development of robotics software solutions for industrial applications (manufacturing/logistics). You will focus on developing multi-system management and orchestration capabilities for multi-robot and multi-device systems, particularly using the Robotics Middleware Framework (RMF). This role involves leading aspects of project execution, proactive contribution to new capability development, and continuous learning.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Actively contribute to and lead specific areas of research and development for robotic software packages and tools for industrial applications using the ROS framework, including capabilities in Robotics Middleware Framework (RMF) multi-agent path planning, simulator design, perception, and motion planning. Drive application-oriented robotic research towards industrial automation using ROS 2.
• Contribute significantly to the architecture and lead the development of complex software solutions and core algorithms for interoperable multi-agent and multi-robot systems, focusing on coordination, scheduling optimisation, task assignment, and traffic deconfliction.
• Contribute to and lead the implementation of robust systems engineering approaches by translating business requirements into system requirements and validation methodologies, and develop comprehensive software testing and validation strategies in accordance with industry standards.
• Lead specific aspects of project scoping, planning, and execution for technical projects, and actively contribute to overall project delivery, including overseeing technical documentation, write-ups, and presentations.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Robotics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Minimum of 0-5 years of experience (or equivalent demonstrated experience).

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Mastery in C++ and Python programming.
• Extensive experience and expertise in software development principles and practices.
• Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Extensive experience with ROS2 and its ecosystem.
• Mastery with Git version control.
• Deep knowledge of robotics concepts including manipulation, navigation, fleet management, and/or simulation.
• Extensive experience with complex software systems integration, including architecture and communication protocols.
• Extensive experience with networked systems design and implementation.
• Experience deploying multiple software or robotics systems to production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives or projects within a team context.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience applying or researching mobile robot, fleet management and AI technologies in robotics.
• Proven experience managing stakeholders from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Web development experience (e.g., using common frameworks).
• Experience with specific robotics algorithms (e.g., scheduling optimisation, task assignment, traffic deconfliction).
• Experience developing software solutions using ROS libraries.

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.

Job Description:

As a Senior Development Engineer, you will be a key senior resource in a team, actively contributing to and leading the development of robotics software solutions for industrial applications (manufacturing/logistics). You will focus on developing multi-system management and orchestration capabilities for multi-robot and multi-device systems, particularly using the Robotics Middleware Framework (RMF). This role involves leading aspects of project execution, proactive contribution to new capability development, and continuous learning.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Actively contribute to and lead specific areas of research and development for robotic software packages and tools for industrial applications using the ROS framework, including capabilities in Robotics Middleware Framework (RMF) multi-agent path planning, simulator design, perception, and motion planning. Drive application-oriented robotic research towards industrial automation using ROS 2.
• Contribute significantly to the architecture and lead the development of complex software solutions and core algorithms for interoperable multi-agent and multi-robot systems, focusing on coordination, scheduling optimisation, task assignment, and traffic deconfliction.
• Contribute to and lead the implementation of robust systems engineering approaches by translating business requirements into system requirements and validation methodologies, and develop comprehensive software testing and validation strategies in accordance with industry standards.
• Lead specific aspects of project scoping, planning, and execution for technical projects, and actively contribute to overall project delivery, including overseeing technical documentation, write-ups, and presentations.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Robotics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience (or equivalent demonstrated experience).

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Mastery in C++ and Python programming.
• Extensive experience and expertise in software development principles and practices.
• Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Extensive experience with ROS2 and its ecosystem.
• Mastery with Git version control.
• Deep knowledge of robotics concepts including manipulation, navigation, fleet management, and/or simulation.
• Extensive experience with complex software systems integration, including architecture and communication protocols.
• Extensive experience with networked systems design and implementation.
• Experience deploying multiple software or robotics systems to production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives or projects within a team context.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience applying or researching mobile robot, fleet management and AI technologies in robotics.
• Proven experience managing stakeholders from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Web development experience (e.g., using common frameworks).
• Experience with specific robotics algorithms (e.g., scheduling optimisation, task assignment, traffic deconfliction).
• Experience developing software solutions using ROS libraries.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an inspection talent to join our team. He will work on the vision and non-destructive inspection system development. The ideal candidates will work on experiment setup design, using camera to collect data and doing AI result verification.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop vision systems for product verification.
• Perform image quality analysis using AI-based segmentation and classification techniques.
• Set up machine vision inspection systems and validate AI inspection results.
• Analyze and optimize inspection system performance by improving data quality and inspection parameters.
• Troubleshoot and debug sensor, camera, or optical-related issues in inspection systems.

Job Requirements

• Familiarity with computer vision and optical system configurations.
• Hands-on experience with OpenCV or other computer vision software libraries.
• At least 1 year of experience
• Knowledge of machine vision and deep learning techniques.
• Basic understanding of statistics and data analysis.
• Programming experience in C/C++ and Python.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and flexible in handling tasks and challenges.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an inspection talent to join our team. He will work on the vision and non-destructive inspection system development. The ideal candidates will work on experiment setup design, using camera to collect data and doing AI result verification.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop vision systems for product verification.
• Perform image quality analysis using AI-based segmentation and classification techniques.
• Set up machine vision inspection systems and validate AI inspection results.
• Analyze and optimize inspection system performance by improving data quality and inspection parameters.
• Troubleshoot and debug sensor, camera, or optical-related issues in inspection systems.

Job Requirements

• Familiarity with computer vision and optical system configurations.
• Hands-on experience with OpenCV or other computer vision software libraries.
• At least 3 years of experience
• Knowledge of machine vision and deep learning techniques.
• Basic understanding of statistics and data analysis.
• Programming experience in C/C++ and Python.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and flexible in handling tasks and challenges.

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.

Job Description:

As a Senior Development Engineer, you will be a key senior resource in a team, actively contributing to and leading the development of robotics software solutions for industrial applications (manufacturing/logistics). You will focus on developing multi-system management and orchestration capabilities for multi-robot and multi-device systems, particularly using the Robotics Middleware Framework (RMF). This role involves leading aspects of project execution, proactive contribution to new capability development, and continuous learning.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• actively contribute to and lead specific areas of research and development for robotic software packages and tools for industrial applications using the ROS framework, including capabilities in Robotics Middleware Framework (RMF) multi-agent path planning, simulator design, perception, and motion planning. Drive application-oriented robotic research towards industrial automation using ROS 2.
• Contribute significantly to the architecture and lead the development of complex software solutions and core algorithms for interoperable multi-agent and multi-robot systems, focusing on coordination, scheduling optimisation, task assignment, and traffic deconfliction.
• Contribute to and lead the implementation of robust systems engineering approaches by translating business requirements into system requirements and validation methodologies, and develop comprehensive software testing and validation strategies in accordance with industry standards.
• Lead specific aspects of project scoping, planning, and execution for technical projects, and actively contribute to overall project delivery, including overseeing technical documentation, write-ups, and presentations. 

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Robotics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience (or equivalent demonstrated experience).
• Mastery in C++ and Python programming.
• Extensive experience and expertise in software development principles and practices.
• Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Extensive experience with ROS2 and its ecosystem.
• Mastery with Git version control.
• Deep knowledge of robotics concepts including manipulation, navigation, fleet management, and/or simulation.
• Extensive experience with complex software systems integration, including architecture and communication protocols.
• Extensive experience with networked systems design and implementation.
• Experience deploying multiple software or robotics systems to production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives or projects within a team context.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience applying or researching mobile robot, fleet management and AI technologies in robotics.
• Proven experience managing stakeholders from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Web development experience (e.g., using common frameworks).
• Experience with specific robotics algorithms (e.g., scheduling optimisation, task assignment, traffic deconfliction).
• Experience developing software solutions using ROS libraries.

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.

ARTC is looking for a Development Engineer to join Autonomous Systems & Robotics (ASR) group to accelerate the development of novel, intelligent, and/or reconfigurable robotic systems that can be adopted by industry.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Development Engineer, you will contribute towards developing systems and solutions as part of a larger team, and lead small projects, to meet the needs of different companies across the manufacturing and logistics ecosystem in Singapore. You will work with both senior and junior engineers and scientists at A*STAR on different R&D projects for developing robotics and automation systems.
If you are passionate about applied research and/or the development of AI-driven robotics and automation systems and applying the best-in-class physical AI and/or optimization algorithms to solve practical industry problems, this is the role for you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• 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 generative AI-driven 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
• Testing and validating the systems / solutions developed by other project team members
• Support seniors to develop detailed technical proposals addressing complex industry challenges, including automation, robotics.
• Contribute to robotics and automation system / software development projects for both competitive grant-funded research as well as for direct industrial problem statements
• Support senior staff in engaging with System Integrators (SI) and vendors to develop and deploy AI-based automation systems in the final operational environment (such as a factory shopfloor or warehouse facility) to meet end-user needs
• Write and maintain technical documentation of the work done in projects, and make presentations

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering)
• 0-2 years of experience in developing AI/ML-based robotics and automation systems / software solutions 
• Fresh graduates with strong hands-on skills and knowledge of Robotics,automation, 3D modeling, AI/ML for physical systems etc. are also welcome
• Experience in software programming (e.g., Python, C / C++ )
• Good experience in developing robot manipulation programs (e.g., ABB RAPID, URScript, KRL) for practical use-cases will be a strong plus
• Experience in 3D Simulation tools (e.g., Visual components, Isaac Sim, Gazebo), or willing to learn simulation tools 
• Hands-on experience with industrial robot arms, cobots for automation systems / solutions development projects.
• Experience or exposure to robotic picking and placement/packing applications
• Able to work hands-on with limited supervision for projects to develop robotics / automation systems 
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills
• Practical knowledge in applying Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning etc. in both simulation and real-life implementations will be a strong plus
• Experience in mechanical design (CAD), systems-level modelling and simulation will be a plus (e.g., Simulink)
• Knowledge of Robot Operating System (ROS / ROS 2), UI/UX development etc. will be a plus

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
• Team player with good time management skills
• Flexibility & willingness to learn and master new / unfamiliar tools and technologies, work on new tasks, and 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.

We are looking for a research engineer to support our ongoing initiatives in AI, embodied AI (EAI), robotics, and humanoid systems, with a strong focus on translating research into deployable industrial solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and testing of AI/EAI algorithms on robotic and humanoid platforms.
• Work with senior researchers and engineers to translate research outputs into practical solutions.
• Support integration and evaluation of algorithms on humanoid or robotic systems.
• Collaborate across teams (engineering, product, platforms) to accelerate prototype-to-deployment cycles.
• Contribute to documentation, prototypes, and demonstration setups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in AI, Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• At least 2 years of experience
• Basic experience in AI/robotics; interest or exposure to embodied intelligence or humanoids preferred.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Matlab highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience operating or programming humanoid robots is an added advantage.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn in a fast-paced R&D environment

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.