Research Engineer (Design, fabrication, testing, & control of micro/nanorobots)

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Job Title: Research Engineer (Design, fabrication, testing, & control of micro/nanorobots)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Biomedical Engineering

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 11/12/2025

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive and highly motivated Research Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, fabrication, testing, and control of micro/nanorobots and will work closely with the Principal Investigator to support multiple research projects exploring the biomedical applications of magnetically controlled microrobots.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop micro/nanorobotic systems for biomedical applications.

• Conduct experiments to evaluate the performance of microrobots in various environments.

• Assist in the fabrication and characterization of soft and magnetic materials for robotic systems.

• Develop and implement control strategies for magnetic actuation.

• Collaborate with researchers and students to advance ongoing projects.

• Assist in preparing research reports, papers, and grant proposals.

Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Robotics, or a related field.

• Strong research experience in micro robotics, soft robotics, or magnetic actuation.

• Hands-on experience in fabrication, control, and testing of small-scale robotic systems.

• Experience with experimental design, data analysis, and laboratory work.

• A good publication record is highly preferred.

• Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Open to fixed-term contract.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Biomedical Engineering

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 31211