Research Assistant (Robotics/Mechatronics) 1

Roles & Responsibilities

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NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Assistant-%28RoboticsMechatronics%29-1/31746-en_GB/

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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.

Tell employers what skills you have

Naval Architecture
ROS
Data Analysis
3D Printing
test procedures
Python
Robotics
Mechatronics
Research
Mechanical Engineering