Total 204 job vacancies by A*star Research Entities

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible to monitor ongoing construction projects and ensure that there are completed within project budget and schedule.

Central to it is to formulate relevant cost estimates during the project design phase and following monitor and manage project costs throughout the construction phase. Expected to support in resolving any disputes a between different parties involved in the construction project.

Key Accountabilities:

Tender: Manage the tender process from preparations to evaluation / recommendations. Understand the planning objectives to translate conceptual drawings to required quantities. Preparation of all cost estimates and bills of quantities (BOQ) and render document and conduct gap analysis on the BOQ and design drawings.

Price Benchmarking: Participate in pre-tending activities to obtain market sensing and raise relevant pre-bid queries in estimating the procurement value. Evaluate and benchmarking price.

Contract Management & Administration: Document, administer and advise on contractual disputes and matters. Standardise contract documents and advise in contractual execution, variations or disputes. Advise in mode of contracting with various parties, eg Consultants, Site Supervisors, Contractors, Sub-contractors etc.

Budget Management: Manage overall project finance from budget forecasting and actual invoice management. A strong sense of detailed (line item) project budget management, valuation of work done and handle claims and variations.

Stakeholder Management & Implementation: Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, contractors and other stakeholders to achieve value for money.

Job Requirements:

• Possess at least 7 years of relevant experience in construction management or Quantity Surveyor (QS) experiences management, relevant experience in government procurement process and policies.
• Preferred to have professional membership or certifications in quantity survey or construction management.
• Background in quantity surveying, construction management or related field, or experience in quantity surveying or cost consulting, with experience executing and administering various contracting forms (D&B, NSC, DSC etc).
• Experience working on Biosafety regulated construction projects, including office and laboratory
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental standards, and familiarity with contract law and construction contracts.
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes within a fast-paced environment.
• A self-driven and meticulous individual who has the strong ability to multi-task.

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the tactical planning and lead the development of facilities / asset management strategy in support of the workspace (research and office) needs.

Central to it is to formulate master plan of space needs, infrastructure renewal, build development, market and financial analysis strategies, conceptualize and engage stakeholders and users to co-develop a workplace which is financially and environmentally sustainable.

Oversee all space projects in accordance with the approved scope, quality, budget and schedule, and a seamless transition into daily operations.

Key Accountabilities:

Strategic Planning: Develop long-term space plans and utilization strategies for portfolio of A*STAR’s space, considering factors such as research needs, future growth projections.

Development and Project Management: Lead strategic new construction and remodelling activities in accordance with the A*STAR long-term space plans and ensure excellent financial, quality and schedule outcomes. Responsible includes quality assurance and safety inspections and efficient response to work delays, emergencies and other project disruptions.

Lead the consolidation and harmonization of the different space users’ requirements and conduct technical feasibility analysis for all space projects to facilitate decision-making. Support the overall budget request process and required procurement process. Lead the construction project within the define scope, quality, budget and schedule.

Responsible to consolidate and validate all actual design specifications with the planning team and equipment manuals with the FM team as part handover. Provide support to the FM team at the initial stage of operations and DLP.

Compliance and Regulations: Ensure that all space planning initiatives comply with building codes, regulations, and industry standards across different locations. Conduct detailed assessments of multiple sites owned by A*STAR, understanding the layout, structural nuances, and potential for optimization across various locations.

Stakeholder Management & Implementation: Collaborate with facility team, and stakeholders/ users at each site to understand specific needs, align on objectives, and ensure smooth implementation of space plans.

Enable to lead technical negotiations with landlord representatives for most favourable infrastructure provision that is no lesser than market average.

Space Standardization: Develop and implement standardized space plans or design guidelines across multiple sites to ensure consistency in space norms and functionality while accommodating specific building requirements.

Optimization & Cost Management: Identify opportunities to optimize space, reduce inefficiencies, and improve overall space utilization across multiple properties. Balancing design improvements or renovations with cost-effectiveness, ensuring that space planning initiatives align with the budgetary considerations.

Value-engineering: Identify opportunities to introduce new technologies to increase equipment efficiencies aim to reduce initial investments or maintenance cost. Balancing future design requirements while ensuring that space planning initiatives align with the budgetary considerations.

Performance Evaluation: Track and evaluate the performance of implemented space plans, gathering feedback, and adjust continuously improve space utilization and yet meet research needs.

Job Requirements:

· Possess at least 15 years or more of relevant experience in either construction management and / or asset portfolio management related fields

· Background in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, being a Registered Professional Engineer with at least 7 years of experience in managing Biosafety Level Laboratory (R&D) space planning and development.

· Knowledge of construction methods and technologies and ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts

· Knowledge of local building-code and construction process

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

· Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes within a fast-paced environment.

· A self-driven and meticulous individual who has the strong ability to multi-task.

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the tactical planning and lead the development of facilities / asset management strategy in support of the workspace (research and office) needs.

Central to it is to formulate master plan of space needs, infrastructure renewal, build development, market and financial analysis strategies, conceptualize and engage stakeholders and users to co-develop a workplace which is financially and environmentally sustainable.

Oversee all space projects in accordance with the approved scope, quality, budget and schedule, and a seamless transition into daily operations.

Key Accountabilities:

Strategic Planning: Develop long-term space plans and utilization strategies for portfolio of A*STAR’s space, considering factors such as research needs, future growth projections.

Development and Project Management: Lead strategic new construction and remodelling activities in accordance with the A*STAR long-term space plans and ensure excellent financial, quality and schedule outcomes. Responsible includes quality assurance and safety inspections and efficient response to work delays, emergencies and other project disruptions.

Lead the consolidation and harmonization of the different space users’ requirements and conduct technical feasibility analysis for all space projects to facilitate decision-making. Support the overall budget request process and required procurement process. Lead the construction project within the define scope, quality, budget and schedule.

Responsible to consolidate and validate all actual design specifications with the planning team and equipment manuals with the FM team as part handover. Provide support to the FM team at the initial stage of operations and DLP.

Compliance and Regulations: Ensure that all space planning initiatives comply with building codes, regulations, and industry standards across different locations. Conduct detailed assessments of multiple sites owned by A*STAR, understanding the layout, structural nuances, and potential for optimization across various locations.

Stakeholder Management & Implementation: Collaborate with facility team, and stakeholders/ users at each site to understand specific needs, align on objectives, and ensure smooth implementation of space plans.

Enable to lead technical negotiations with landlord representatives for most favourable infrastructure provision that is no lesser than market average.

Space Standardization: Develop and implement standardized space plans or design guidelines across multiple sites to ensure consistency in space norms and functionality while accommodating specific building requirements.

Optimization & Cost Management: Identify opportunities to optimize space, reduce inefficiencies, and improve overall space utilization across multiple properties. Balancing design improvements or renovations with cost-effectiveness, ensuring that space planning initiatives align with the budgetary considerations.

Value-engineering: Identify opportunities to introduce new technologies to increase equipment efficiencies aim to reduce initial investments or maintenance cost. Balancing future design requirements while ensuring that space planning initiatives align with the budgetary considerations.

Performance Evaluation: Track and evaluate the performance of implemented space plans, gathering feedback, and adjust continuously improve space utilization and yet meet research needs.

Job Requirements:

· Possess at least 15 years or more of relevant experience in either construction management and / or asset portfolio management related fields

· Background in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, being a Registered Professional Engineer with at least 7 years of experience in managing Biosafety Level Laboratory (R&D) space planning and development.

· Knowledge of construction methods and technologies and ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts

· Knowledge of local building-code and construction process

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

· Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes within a fast-paced environment.

· A self-driven and meticulous individual who has the strong ability to multi-task.

The A*STAR’s National Metrology Centre (NMC) is the national measurement institute of Singapore, dedicated to advancing measurement science for an innovative and competitive economy. NMC is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and innovative staff with good interpersonal skills to join our multi-disciplinary team.

Successful candidate will be working with a team of technical associates, metrologists and scientists to support a competent and internationally recognized national measurement infrastructure for Singapore.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintenance and quality assurance of national measurement standards and systems in temperature and humidity to ensure their compliance with NMC’s quality system based on ISO/IEC 17025 quality standard.
2. Establishment of international equivalence of temperature and humidity measurement capabilities through conducting international measurement comparisons.
3. Conducting peer-reviews by external experts to achieve international recognition for calibration and measurement capabilities in temperature and humidity area.
4. Dissemination of the national temperature and humidity standards and measurement technologies to the industry through calibration and measurement services.
5. Development of new metrology capabilities and services based on emerging needs of the industry.
6. Raising measurement capabilities of industry by providing consultancies, trainings and proficiency testing in temperature and humidity measurements.
7. Supervision of students and trainees under attachment programmes.
8. Conducting technical assessments under Singapore Accreditation Council-Singapore Lab Accreditation Scheme, and training of new technical assessors.
9. Ensuring lab operation meets NMC’s requirement in Health Safety and Environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering.
• 2 years or more of relevant work experience preferred. Candidates with good learning attitude and no relevant experience can be considered.
• Experience in temperature and humidity measurement.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and statistical analysis.
• Capability to work autonomously yet collaboratively with teams.
• A proactive team contributor who is self-driven, eager to learn, and adopts a positive approach to challenges.
• Automation and digitalisation skills will be an advantage.

The A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) focuses on research that aims to improve and impact the health and well-being of Singaporeans across the life course.

Job Description:
We are seeking for a highly motivated individual to take on the functional role that combines software engineering and Generative AI for data discovery and analytics environment building for strategic research datasets.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop an interactive shopping cart from the metadata of strategic research datasets such as the Integrative Adolescence Research Programme (IARP).
• Develop and integrate a Generative AI assistant for question-answering capability of metadata and data visualisations.
• Implement an analytics environment, integrating of Qualtrics API event trigger and data lakehouse for research data analyses.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor/Master Degree in Public Health, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or related field.
• Good programming skills (React JS, Python).
• Experience with cloud-based Generative AI frameworks (Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Studio, Amazon Bedrock).
• Experience with multi-cloud data lakehouse implementations (Azure, AWS).
• Good team player and communication skills for collaborative research.
• 0 to 5 years' experience

The A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) focuses on research that aims to improve and impact the health and well-being of Singaporeans across the life course.

Job Description:
We are seeking for a highly motivated individual to take on the functional role that combines software engineering and Generative AI for data discovery and analytics environment building for strategic research datasets.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop an interactive shopping cart from the metadata of strategic research datasets such as the Integrative Adolescence Research Programme (IARP).
• Develop and integrate a Generative AI assistant for question-answering capability of metadata and data visualisations.
• Implement an analytics environment, integrating of Qualtrics API event trigger and data lakehouse for research data analyses.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor/Master Degree in Public Health, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or related field.
• Good programming skills (React JS, Python).
• Experience with cloud-based Generative AI frameworks (Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Studio, Amazon Bedrock).
• Experience with multi-cloud data lakehouse implementations (Azure, AWS).
• Good team player and communication skills for collaborative research.
• 0 to 5 years' experience

Job Description

The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC) was established on

1st October 2015, to be the collaborative partner in 3D printing technology creation

and innovation through working with different industries, agencies and institutions to

develop capabilities in additive manufacturing, innovate and accelerate additive

manufacturing to increase Singapore"s global manufacturing competitiveness.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team at the

NAMIC@Additive Innovation Centre (NAMIC@AIC) A*STAR Hub as the Asistant Manager, Tech Biz or Manager, Tech Biz.
The AIC Hub aims to introduce A*STAR’s integrated additive

manufacturing technology offerings that can benefit the industry, with the objective to

increase collaboration with key industry partners. The collaborations are targeted to

translate research into applications, promote pilot production and accelerate the

adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) in Singapore.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, evaluate and implement the AIC Hub"s goals, objectives and activities related to translating technology and driving AM industrial business growth.
• Formulate and execute effective business strategy and industry engagement to promote AM technology, industrial and entrepreneurial growth efforts to accelerate adoption of AM in Singapore.
• Engage companies to understand industry needs and technology requirements, and to collate and document the industry intelligence for the AIC Hub.
• Organize industry sharing events such as seminars, roundtable discussions, workshops to outreach to the industry.
• Work with AIC Hub manager, other A*STAR Research Institutes (RI)s’ Industry Development Managers (or equivalent) to drive business strategies and industry contacts / needs for R&D projects, including pilot production projects for the AIC Hub.
• Work with AIC Hub manager to link up external enquiries with A*STAR RIs’ internal expertise and capabilities.
• Work with Marcomm on marketing strategies for AIC Hub.
• Work with NAMIC Cluster Lead Party (CLP) to follow up on potential companies,
• Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL) and start-ups for projects, license agreement, co-funding and standards development.
• Secure collaboration partnerships and projects to meet the AIC Hub’s outcome and KPIs.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with the partners and take charge of all business aspects in the on-going AIC Hub’s projects.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum a degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Biomedical/Materials/Chemical Engineering, Science or equivalent education from a recognized university with at least 2 years of relevant working experience in the industry in business development.
• Proven track record in sales and marketing in additive manufacturing will be desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to follow up with industry inquires, negotiate business terms & pricing with customers and secure industry projects.
• Proven track record in fostering collaborations between industry, IHLs and/or
• public sector RIs.
• Ability to organise marketing and industry outreach activities to generate industry interest, grow project pipeline and secure industry projects.
• Experience in managing intellectual property and technology translation.
• Experience and knowledge in additive manufacturing trends, entire workflow for additive manufacturing industrialization and engineering product development will be prioritized.
• A self-starter with strong networking and collaboration skills.
• A strong communicator with good written, presentation and oral communication skills. A strategic thinker and problem-solver with an innovation mindset.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team, in a dynamic R&D environment.
• Strong relationship management skills with an outgoing and pleasant personality.
• Willing to take on required tasks beyond the job description.

Job Description:

• Provide learner and trainer support for the assigned training courses. Manage the day-to-day administrative aspects of training programs.
• Coordinate and provide logistics support (inclusive of stationery, training materials, F&B, etc) for training delivery.
• Manage and maintain accurate records of training activities, including attendance, evaluations, and completion certificates.
• Assist in the creation and distribution of training-related communications, such as announcements, reminders, and post-training follow-ups.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for training inquiries, engaging learners and trainers and providing solutions for any training administration-related issues.
• Responsible for course fee collection from learners within the required timeline.
• Coordinate in conducting surveys and assessments and responsible for course success stories and testimonial collection.
• Provide support in other KTO and S&A events and activities.

Job Requirement:

• Diploma in business administration or a related field.
• Previous internship or relevant experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

Job Description

The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC) was established on

1st October 2015, to be the collaborative partner in 3D printing technology creation

and innovation through working with different industries, agencies and institutions to

develop capabilities in additive manufacturing, innovate and accelerate additive

manufacturing to increase Singapore"s global manufacturing competitiveness.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team at the

NAMIC@Additive Innovation Centre (NAMIC@AIC) A*STAR Hub as the Asistant Manager, Tech Biz or Manager, Tech Biz.
The AIC Hub aims to introduce A*STAR’s integrated additive

manufacturing technology offerings that can benefit the industry, with the objective to

increase collaboration with key industry partners. The collaborations are targeted to

translate research into applications, promote pilot production and accelerate the

adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) in Singapore.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, evaluate and implement the AIC Hub"s goals, objectives and activities related to translating technology and driving AM industrial business growth.
• Formulate and execute effective business strategy and industry engagement to promote AM technology, industrial and entrepreneurial growth efforts to accelerate adoption of AM in Singapore.
• Engage companies to understand industry needs and technology requirements, and to collate and document the industry intelligence for the AIC Hub.
• Organize industry sharing events such as seminars, roundtable discussions, workshops to outreach to the industry.
• Work with AIC Hub manager, other A*STAR Research Institutes (RI)s’ Industry Development Managers (or equivalent) to drive business strategies and industry contacts / needs for R&D projects, including pilot production projects for the AIC Hub.
• Work with AIC Hub manager to link up external enquiries with A*STAR RIs’ internal expertise and capabilities.
• Work with Marcomm on marketing strategies for AIC Hub.
• Work with NAMIC Cluster Lead Party (CLP) to follow up on potential companies,
• Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL) and start-ups for projects, license agreement, co-funding and standards development.
• Secure collaboration partnerships and projects to meet the AIC Hub’s outcome and KPIs.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with the partners and take charge of all business aspects in the on-going AIC Hub’s projects.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum a degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Biomedical/Materials/Chemical Engineering, Science or equivalent education from a recognized university with at least 2 years of relevant working experience in the industry in business development.
• Proven track record in sales and marketing in additive manufacturing will be desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to follow up with industry inquires, negotiate business terms & pricing with customers and secure industry projects.
• Proven track record in fostering collaborations between industry, IHLs and/or
• public sector RIs.
• Ability to organise marketing and industry outreach activities to generate industry interest, grow project pipeline and secure industry projects.
• Experience in managing intellectual property and technology translation.
• Experience and knowledge in additive manufacturing trends, entire workflow for additive manufacturing industrialization and engineering product development will be prioritized.
• A self-starter with strong networking and collaboration skills.
• A strong communicator with good written, presentation and oral communication skills. A strategic thinker and problem-solver with an innovation mindset.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team, in a dynamic R&D environment.
• Strong relationship management skills with an outgoing and pleasant personality.
• Willing to take on required tasks beyond the job description.

Job Description:

• Provide learner and trainer support for the assigned training courses. Manage the day-to-day administrative aspects of training programs.
• Coordinate and provide logistics support (inclusive of stationery, training materials, F&B, etc) for training delivery.
• Manage and maintain accurate records of training activities, including attendance, evaluations, and completion certificates.
• Assist in the creation and distribution of training-related communications, such as announcements, reminders, and post-training follow-ups.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for training inquiries, engaging learners and trainers and providing solutions for any training administration-related issues.
• Responsible for course fee collection from learners within the required timeline.
• Coordinate in conducting surveys and assessments and responsible for course success stories and testimonial collection.
• Provide support in other KTO and S&A events and activities.

Job Requirement:

• Diploma in business administration or a related field.
• Previous internship or relevant experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

The A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) focuses on research that aims to improve and impact the health and well-being of Singaporeans across the life course.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented candidate to lead the development and implementation of a data governance framework at A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential to ensure the quality, security, and compliance of research data across the Institute. The successful candidate will have expertise and experience in data governance, data management, and clinical research, as well as excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement a data governance framework that aligns with industry standards and regulatory requirements specific to Singapore, working with stakeholders to establish data policies, procedures, and standards.
2. Collaborate with research teams within and beyond IHDP to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with regulations such as PDPA (Singapore), GDPR(Europe) and ISO/IEC standards.
3. Conduct data risk assessments, data audits and develop mitigation strategies.
4. Ensure data privacy and security measures are in place.
5. Provide user assurance on compliance and security (e.g. MOH Solutions Review Board clearance, endorsed external audits).
6. Develop training programs to educate researchers and staff on data governance and data management best practices.
7. Stay up-to-date with changing regulations and industry standards, and advise the institute on data governance matters.
8. Collaborate with IT and Data Management team to ensure data systems and infrastructure support data governance requirements.
9. Monitor and report on data governance metrics and program effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in information systems, Data Management, Computer Science. Relevant fields will be considered.
• At least 5 years of experience in data governance, data management, or in a clinical research management setting.
• Proven leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, data management best practices, and clinical research regulations.
• Experience with data governance frameworks and standards (e.g., DCAM, ISO 27001, ISO 38505).
• Familiarity with data privacy and security regulations (e.g., PDPA, GDPR).
• Experience with data cataloguing and metadata management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant certifications in data management will be highly advantageous [Examples include Certified Data Management Professional (CDP), Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP), Certified Data Governance Professional (CDGP), Certified Data Quality Professional (CDQP)].

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Team Leader to join our optical clock development team and to lead a team of multi-disciplined metrologists and scientists to support our research programme in next-generation optical clocks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical clock technologies, particularly in the development of lutetium (Lu) clock.

Successful applicant will join our Time & Frequency Laboratory and be responsible to develop a broad range of solutions that enable progress in cutting-edge science of optical clocks that could lead to the SI Second being redefined.

The candidate will need to:

• Lead and manage a team of scientists, engineers and metrologists in the research, design, and development of optical clock systems (e.g., Lu, Sr, Yb clocks).
• Oversee the planning and execution of dedicated experiments to evaluate and validate clock performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate optical clock technologies into practical applications and systems.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in optical clock research and technology and incorporate relevant findings into project strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards in all aspects of optical clock development.

Job Requirements

• Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, or a related field with a focus on optical clock technology.
• Extensive experience in the design, construction, and operation of optical clock systems, with specific expertise in Lu clocks preferred.
• Proven leadership abilities, including the ability to mentor and motivate team members, manage project timelines, and allocate resources effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

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.

The CPPS group is seeking a highly motivated scientist or senior scientist to lead and conduct research in Industry 5.0 smart manufacturing solutions and integrating digital technologies with AI-enabled physical production systems that promote human-centricity, environmental sustainability, and value chain resilience in manufacturing. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in controls and/or automation. Knowledge of PLC programming would be a strong advantage.

The key roles & responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Research into novel adaptive and autonomous control algorithms for scalable self-learning, self-optimizing and self-recovery production systems
• Working with a team of scientists and engineers to design and implement integrated IIOT and AI-enabled production systems for smart manufacturing
• Formulate scientific research directions and innovative proposals to secure competitive funding
• Understand the autonomous manufacturing domain and provide innovative solutions to industry problems in this area
• Familiarity with industry communication protocols such as OPC-UA, MQTT, Profibus, and RS-232 is needed

Job Requirement:

• PhD degree in Computer Science / Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, with emphasis on controls and/or automation.
• Fresh Graduates with strong fundamentals in controls and IIOT are welcome. (For Senior Scientist) 5 years’ experience in research and leadership of R&D projects in the relevant area of expertise.
• Good track record of scientific publications in top journals or conferences
• Excellent technical presentation and writing skills
• Ability to develop and program PLCs and other control systems, utilizing platforms like TwinCAT, EcoStruxure, Codesys and others is a strong advantage
• Can-do attitude and able to work with different needs of various stakeholders
• Proactive team player and technically motivated to solve problems innovatively

Key responsibilities:

* Technical Support:

• Work closely with research scientiest and engineers to support R&D projects in advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Identify and recommend appropriate characterization techniques, test standard and methodology for projects.
• Perform sample preparation, equipment operation, data collection and report for metallurgical analysis, materials characterization and measurement.
• Operate and maintain analytical and test equipment, such as cross-section polisher, optical microscope with image processing software, mechanical tester, profilometer and spectrometers.

* Lab Management and day-to-day operations

• Maintain lab equipment in good working condition, lab consumables are adequately stocked and well managed.
• Source and purchase new equipment, modules and accessories.
• Prepare and update lab safety document RA/SWP. Implement and maintain 5S in the lab.
• Provide training and advice for lab equipment users.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Materials, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a positive work and learning attitude.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment

The CPPS group is seeking a highly motivated scientist or senior scientist to lead and conduct research in Industry 5.0 smart manufacturing solutions and integrating digital technologies with AI-enabled physical production systems that promote human-centricity, environmental sustainability, and value chain resilience in manufacturing. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in controls and/or automation. Knowledge of PLC programming would be a strong advantage.

The key roles & responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Research into novel adaptive and autonomous control algorithms for scalable self-learning, self-optimizing and self-recovery production systems
• Working with a team of scientists and engineers to design and implement integrated IIOT and AI-enabled production systems for smart manufacturing
• Formulate scientific research directions and innovative proposals to secure competitive funding
• Understand the autonomous manufacturing domain and provide innovative solutions to industry problems in this area
• Familiarity with industry communication protocols such as OPC-UA, MQTT, Profibus, and RS-232 is needed

Job Requirement:

• PhD degree in Computer Science / Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, with emphasis on controls and/or automation.
• Fresh Graduates with strong fundamentals in controls and IIOT are welcome. (For Senior Scientist) 5 years’ experience in research and leadership of R&D projects in the relevant area of expertise.
• Good track record of scientific publications in top journals or conferences
• Excellent technical presentation and writing skills
• Ability to develop and program PLCs and other control systems, utilizing platforms like TwinCAT, EcoStruxure, Codesys and others is a strong advantage
• Can-do attitude and able to work with different needs of various stakeholders
• Proactive team player and technically motivated to solve problems innovatively