Job Title: Research Assistant (Robotics/Mechatronics) 1
University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering
Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Mechanical Engineering
Employee Category: Research Staff
Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus
Posting Start Date: 10/02/2026
Job Description
Support mechanical fabrication, assembly and instrumentation of leg, foot/anchoring and fin prototypes for a hybrid swim-crawl underwater system. Tasks include workshop fabrication (CNC/3D printing/composites), wiring and sensor integration (encoders, load cells, pressure sensors), bench and tank test execution and data logging, sediment/anchor material testing, maintenance of test rigs and inventories, drafting test procedures and safety checklists, and supporting integration with swim module. Assist with basic control scripts and ROS node operation; produce test reports and datasets.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Naval Architecture or related discipline.
- Practical workshop skills (machining, 3D printing, composites) and basic electronics/sensor wiring experience.
- Experience in lab testing and data acquisition; ability to follow test procedures and document results.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
Desirable
- Familiarity with ROS, Python, MATLAB for data analysis.
- Prior exposure to underwater robotics or marine sediment testing.
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: College of Design and Engineering
Department : Mechanical Engineering
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 31746
