R&D Engineer (Mechanical Design) - #1103776

Department Overview:

The stage R&D department develops new technologies and products for the stage business unit. We work on a wide range of products ranging from ultraprecision systems that achieve nanometer-level precision for semiconductor applications, to large format and highly dynamic gantry systems capable of accelerating hundreds of kilograms of mass in excess of 4 g's. The R&D team comprises members with diverse technical specialities working in an interdisciplinary setting on some of the most challenging technical problems in the company.

Job Description

• Carry out development work in the area of Mechatronic motion-control systems (primarily in applications of ultra-precision motion systems using direct drive motors)
• Design, simulate and tune commercial motion controllers to achieve optimal motion profile.
• Perform testing and fine-tuning on existing multi-axis stages and/or a prototype motion systems.
• Collaborate closely with Mechanical Engineers and Application teams to adopted a holistic Mechatronics Control Design methodology.
• Size, source, select and procure suitable electrical components, drivers, controllers and power supply based on application requirements.
• Work with other local and overseas teams (such as Sales, Applications, Manufacturing) within the organisation to support the entire product lifecycle (i.e. from conceptualisation to commercialisation).
• Any task assigned by the superior.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree and/or equivalent, preferably in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and/or any other relevant course of study.
• We will consider If applicants with alternative background with strong interest and motivation to learn. 
• Preferably with 1-5 Year(s) of working experience in relevant engineering industry.
• Applicants without experience but with good learning ability are welcome to apply.

Other Information

Skillset(s) Requirement:

1. Understand basic PID Control and able to apply fundamental knowledge on simple motion control systems.
2. Have relevant training in the subject of Control, Linear Systems, Dynamic Systems or similar, with at least undergraduate level.
3. Able to use Matlab (or other Mathematical tools) to formulate and simulate basic control model
4. Basic knowledge and practical experience with sensors, controller/PLC/drivers and power supply.
5. Valuable added-advantage of skills & knowledge are:
6.  Hands-on experience with commercial controllers, i.e. able to set up a controller, drivers, motor(s) and encoder(s); and perform tuning to achieve desired motion performance.
7. Strong control system analysis skill in both time and frequency domain
8. Good fundamental understanding of mechatronic motion systems

Attributes:

1. High willingness to learn and commitment to developing as proficient practicing engineer
2. Strong and clear communicator
3. Conscientious worker with ability to perform under dynamic high-stress situations
4. Basic time management skills to handle assigned tasks independently with limited supervision
5. Meticulous attention to quality, detail and reliability