Research Engineer/Senior Research Engineer

About The Role We are seeking a highly motivated and independent engineer with a strong foundation in mechatronics, automation, sensing, robotics and intelligent systems. The successful candidate will develop adaptive manufacturing solutions capable of sensing, interpreting and responding to changing operational conditions. The role offers opportunities to collaborate closely with industry partners to deploy impactful solutions in manufacturing and remanufacturing environments. The ideal candidate should thrive in multidisciplinary settings and possess a strong passion for building intelligent systems for solving real-world manufacturing challenges.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Capability Development and Technology Innovation

• Develop sensing, robotics, automation capabilities for adaptive and intelligent manufacturing and remanufacturing industrial applications

• Research and develop methods to acquire, fuse and interpret data from multiple sources to estimate product state, process state and task execution status

• Generate technical intellectual property (knowhow, patent) that strengthens organisational capabilities and technology leadership

• Technology Translation and Deployment

• Integrate mechanical, robotic, sensing, control and software subsystems into robust and deployable industrial solutions

• Develop, prototype, test and validate systems to improve technology maturity and readiness for industrial adoption

• Evaluate solution performance, identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous enhancement of developed technologies

• Industry and Research Project Development and Execution

• Engage industry partners to identify challenges, define problem statements, scope projects and develop automation solutions

• Lead or support project execution across the technology development lifecycle, from conceptualisation, design, and analysis through prototyping, validation, and deployment

• Conduct independent research activities while contributing effectively as a team player within a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Robotics with specilisation in automation and manufacturing systems, or related disciplines

• 1-3 years of related work experience; fresh graduates with relevant project or research experience are encouraged to apply

• We value the following skills:

• Strong foundation in mechatronics, automation, robotics, sensing, or related engineering disciplines

• Working knowledge or hands-on experience in developing, integrating, implementing and evaluating automation, robotic or autonomous systems

• Familiarity with modelling and motion simulation tools, MATLAB/Simulink, Python and/or C/C++

• Experience in perception, sensing and data acquisition systems, including vision, force/torque sensing, tactile sensing for industrial applications

• Experience in one or more of the following areas

• Sensor fusion and state estimation

• Digital twins and simulation environments

• Autonomous manufacturing and remanufacturing systems

• AI, machine learning, or data-driven technologies for industrial applications

Competencies

Critical Thinking

Agility

Achieving Outcomes

Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills

Developing Self and Others

Innovativeness

Working with Others