Senior Development Engineer (AI for Robotic Systems), ARTC Full-time

Senior Development Engineer (AI for Robotic Systems), ARTC

ARTC is looking for a Senior Development Engineer to join the Autonomous Systems & Robotics (ASR) group to accelerate the development of novel, intelligent, and/or reconfigurable robotic systems that can be adopted by industry.

About the Role:

As a Senior Development Engineer, you will contribute towards developing systems and solutions as part of a larger team, and lead small projects, to meet the needs of different companies across the manufacturing and logistics ecosystem in Singapore. You will work with both senior and junior engineers and scientists at A*STAR on different R&D projects for developing robotics and automation systems. If you are passionate about applied research and/or the development of AI-driven robotics and automation systems or solutions and applying the best-in-class AI/ML and optimization algorithms and knowledge representation models to solve practical industry problems, this is the role for you.

Job Description:

• Discuss with stakeholders to get a clear understanding of their problem statements, requirements, expectations
• Study new technologies and tools available in the market, evaluate and compare pros and cons, make recommendations; contribute to smart AI-driven robotic and automation system development projects
• Validate new concepts for systems or methods, by using virtual models, simulations and physical prototypes
• Design and develop physical/software modules, programs, and other system components
• Testing and validating the systems/solutions developed by other project team members
• Develop detailed technical proposals addressing complex industry challenges, including automation, robotics
• Support scientists in performing literature review or evaluation of state of the art algorithms, technologies and tools, evaluate and compare pros and cons, and make recommendations; contribute to smart robotic and automation system development project
• Lead both robotics and automation system/software development projects for both competitive grant-funded research as well as for direct industrial problem statements
• Interact with System Integrators (SI) and vendors to develop and deploy AI-based automation systems in the final operational environment (such as a factory shopfloor or warehouse facility) to meet end-user needs
• Write and maintain technical documentation of the work done in projects, and make presentations

Job Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering)
• At least 5 years of experience in developing and deploying AI/ML-based robotics and automation systems and/or software
• Strong understanding of factory automation systems (IT/OT)
• Strong experience in programming (e.g., Python, C/C++)
• Good experience in developing robot programs (e.g., ABB RAPID, URScript, KRL) for different industry applications
• Experience in 3D Simulation tools (e.g., Visual components, Process Simulation (Siemens)), or willing to learn simulation tools
• Experience in drafting new system proposals, technical scoping, and cost estimation
• Knowledge in automation systems concepts/solutions
• Hands-on experience with Industrial robots, cobots, PLCs etc. for automation systems/solutions development projects.
• Able to work independently and hands-on for projects to develop robotics/automation systems, without regular supervision.
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills
• Practical knowledge in applying Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning etc. in both simulation and real-life implementations will be a strong plus
• Experience in systems-level modelling and simulation will be a plus (e.g., Simulink)
• Knowledge of Robot Operating System (ROS/ROS 2), UI/UX development, and AI/ML techniques and tools etc. will be a plus

We value the following Soft skills as well:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with different stakeholders at a technical or functional level (with colleagues, management, customers)
• Self-motivated individual with a strong sense of ownership of the assigned tasks, and willing to lead projects when needed
• Good time management skills
• Willingness to learn and master new/unfamiliar tools and technologies
• Flexibility and willingness to work on new tasks, and the ability to adapt to changes