Research Engineer (High Precision 3D Printing), Division of Industrial Design

Job Title: Research Engineer (High Precision 3D Printing), Division of Industrial Design

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Division of Industrial Design

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 13/04/2026

Job Description

NUS Centre for Additive Manufacturing (AM.NUS) is inviting applications for the position of research engineer for High Precision 3D Printing.

• Develop, operate, and maintain high-resolution 3D printing systems, including two-photon polymerization (2PP), extrusion-based printing, and digital light processing (DLP) platforms.
• Fabricate and characterize complex 3D structures and scaffolds, ensuring quality, precision, and reproducibility.
• Support internal capability development and execute collaborative projects with academic researchers and industry partners.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, documentation, and contribute to publications and grant proposals where applicable.
• Ensure proper laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and procurement of materials and components.

The NUS Centre for Additive Manufacturing (AM.NUS) leverages the National University of Singapore world-class faculties, expertise and advanced capabilities in 3D printing technology, to bring innovative products to the field of healthcare that will improve patient outcomes and change lives for the better. AM.NUS explores a whole new dimension in medicine, applying ground-breaking 3D printing technology for personalised patient treatments.

AM.NUS is the only multi-disciplinary Additive Manufacturing (AM) centre in an Institute of Higher Learning in Singapore which comprises five Faculties (Medicine, Science, Engineering, Dentistry and Design & Environment). The Centre is supported both internally by NUS and externally by National Additive Manufacturing Cluster (NAMIC) and Singapore Economic Development Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Materials Science/Biomedical Engineering or related field.
• Expertise in 3D printing.
• Experience in 2PP is an advantage.
• Familiarity with advanced imaging techniques and data analysis software is an advantage.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.