Research Engineer II (Engineering) Full-time

Technical Team Member

Established in 2010, the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) is a pan-university research institute that focuses on systems-level research for tropical megacities. It performs translational research that covers the energy value chain from generation to innovative end-use solutions, motivated by industrialization and deployment.

ERI@N is establishing capabilities and physical test setups to support emerging industry requirements for testing and verification of energy-related applications such as energy storage systems (ESS), microgrid solutions, photovoltaic (PV) inverters, and electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. This position is to recruit a member of the key technical team.

Key Responsibilities:

You will need to actively support R&D projects at EPGC in terms of project development, testing and verification activities, test logistics planning/coordination, and sourcing and procurement.

The role will include the following:

• Lead in development of test requirements and test setups, drafting new SOPs, test procedures; coordination with project partners, industry and other external stakeholders.
• Familiarization of test standards for microgrids, data centers, ESS and EV charging; understanding of existing test procedures and processes.
• Hands-on setup of test instrumentation; conducting tests on actual equipment-under-test.
• Prepare project reports, minutes of meetings and documentation.
• Host visits and presentations at test facility.

You will also be responsible for daily operations of the EPGC facilities, including the following:

• Lead in test planning/coordination activities at EPGC facility or collaborators' locations.
• Work with vendors/suppliers/contractors to ensure operational condition of test equipment/systems.
• Perform safety and quality assessments, periodic operation and inspection tasks related to test setups.
• Sourcing and procurement of project/facility consumables.

You will be an integral part of the Testing & Certification team and will need to participate in project discussions especially related to project implementation details.

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in Engineering (e.g. Electrical, Power Systems, or Clean/Renewable Energy related), preferably with minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with electrical and power systems, energy storage systems, EV charging systems, test & measurement instruments, sensors/sensor networks, and PLC systems is preferred.
• Prior experience in standards-based testing and DC grid applications would be advantageous.
• Trained in IEC/ISO 17025, familiarity with microgrid/ESS/EVSE technical standards and experience in SAC SINGLAS lab accreditation activities is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Should be a very hands-on person, willing to take on non-routine tasks.
• Possess good communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Able to manage multiple stakeholders and work under tight timelines.
• Positive attitude, ability to work independently as well as in a team.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU