Job Title: Research Engineer (Robotics Hardware & Field Operations)
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: 27/04/2026
Job Description
We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Research Engineer to support the hardware development and field deployment of a modular construction robot. You will be the crucial link between lab-based prototypes and real-world construction sites, ensuring our robotic systems are robust, reliable, and rigorously tested.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the mechanical assembly, wiring, and hardware troubleshooting of mobile bases, manipulators, and customized end-effectors.
- Conduct sensor calibration (LiDAR, RGB-D cameras) and maintain the hardware health of the robot fleet.
- Support the execution of laboratory and on-site field trials, including logistical preparation and safety compliance.
- Collect, log, and analyze hardware performance and productivity measurement data during field tests.
- Design and fabricate mounting brackets and testing rigs using CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) and 3D printing/machining.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
- Strong hands-on prototyping skills and experience building electro-mechanical systems.
- Familiarity with Ubuntu Linux, basic ROS/ROS2 commands, and hardware-level communication protocols (CAN, RS232).
- Willingness to conduct field experiments in dynamic, real-world construction environments.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
