Job description

The Debug Project (www.debug.com) is a team of scientists and engineers dedicated to developing innovative solutions for mosquito-borne disease control. We are developing technology to raise and release sterile mosquitoes.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will join a small, close-knit and enthusiastic team of mosquito biologists, software engineers, and automation experts working to develop better ways to reduce the impact of mosquito-borne diseases. Responsible for Research and Development (R&D) across various processes and products, you will be central to the design, development, deployment, and ongoing improvements of Debug technology and products. You will have a wide breadth of mechanical engineering skills and experience, and will take initiatives, grow in fluid environments while collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

Job responsibilities

Design and build automated systems with a wide variety of electromechanical components, including servo systems, pneumatics, sensors, drive components, etc.
Oversee the full product life cycle, from defining requirements and prototype validation to the final launch of production-ready systems.
Act as a primary technical point-of-contact to science, software and operations teams to resolve foundational engineering challenges requiring unique and creative solutions.
Design and iterate collaboratively with real-world users and use cases. Test prototypes and released products to verify compliance to design specifications. Investigate and resolve technical problems involving product performance in production equipment.
Assess current equipment and procedures, and work with operations, science and engineering teams to improve processes and create multi-year road maps. Determine and establish product performance through engineering calculations and layouts use appropriate engineering tools such as CAD, FMEA, and DFA.

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
3 years of experience designing mechanical components such as plastic or metal parts, mechanical assemblies, printed circuit boards, or flexes.
3 years of experience using computer-aided design (CAD) tools such as 3D MCAD, NX, Creo, or Solidworks.

Preferred qualifications

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience designing industrial or lab automated systems and in designing manual tools and processes with close user experience feedback.
Experience working with vendors or manufacturers for part fabrication and quality control.
Knowledge of robotics/automated systems, industrial pneumatics and sensors, biotech equipment and applicable standards.
Excellent communication skills along with the ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams.

Mechanical Engineer, Debug - Singapore