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JOB DESCRIPTION Description:

The Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP) aspires to be the world’s leading research institute in 3D Printing to achieve prominent and outstanding breakthroughs in the research and development of innovative 3D printing technologies, processes and materials, broadly benefitting the University and the industry through the generation of intellectual property and commercial applications in tandem with the fast-paced global environment, catalysing a sustainable and significant impact on Singapore’s economic and national development. By consolidating research activities and resources across schools and centres within and beyond the University, and through close collaboration with its major industry partners, SC3DP will considerably improve and create innovative and novel processes and technologies to expand into the key industry sectors of Aerospace and Defence, Building and Construction and Marine and Offshore.

Primary Responsibilities

» Assesses practiccapability of printing customer’s parts given varied material parameters and machine types.

» Coordinates day-to-day operations of laboratory and seeks continuous improvement for laboratory operations (e.g. reduce cost and improve operational efficiency)

» Operate state-of-the-art additive manufacturing equipment and other peripheral equipment, accessories and tools.

» Understands limitations and advantages of different types of additive manufacturing equipment.

» Designs, fabricates and test parts and structures using additive manufacturing equipment and other facilities available in the lab and ensure that all equipment and specifications stated in the project agreement are met.

» Records and interprets results and perform engineering and technical analyses.

» Keeps up to date on new additive manufacturing technologies and all applicable national and organizational safety regulations.

» Coordinate with Engineering Specialists from [email protected] and [email protected]

» Work closely with stakeholders including NAMIC CLP, funding agencies, [email protected] and [email protected]

» Provides timely feedback to Programme Director, Programme PIs and Hub Manager on equipment and operational statuses.

» Provide technical know-how and equipment training and assist Project PIs in formulating scope of potential projects, printing research parts and ensuring timely completion of projects.

» Ensure maintenance and safety of the laboratory in conformity to university guidelines and national safety standards, applicable laws and regulations to keep a pleasant environment in the laboratory for all users and lab visitors.

» Assist with procurement of laboratory, research, storage and disposal needs in conformity to university, school and department’s guidelines and any applicable national laws and regulations.

» Provide or update selected research lab’s cost to business development personnel to support project budgeting.

» Support with emergency procedures and lab safety functions.

Secondary Responsibilities

» Coordinate and organize training and outreach activities such as competitions, workshops and seminars.

» Assist Programme Director, Programme PIs and Hub Manager to write and prepare communications content and interface with industry partners.

» Assist Project PIs to formulate technical reference, develop international standards, standards database and commercialise / license the work conducted by the cluster.

» Demonstrate laboratory equipment to visitors.

» Support logistics preparations for the Cluster’s events and outreach activities e.g. packing and delivery of equipment or printed parts for exhibitions, workshops and conferences.

» Support ad-hoc requests concerning the laboratory e.g., lab visits.

» Catalogue measurement and recordings and making them available when requested.

» Assist research staff and students effectively and efficiently in their research work and projects.

» Provide advice on the correct equipment to use

» Design and fabricate jigs and fixtures and programming of specialized machine to achieve work requests specifications.

» Prepare materials and equipment set-up for projects.

» Manage the job request schedule and complete job requests on time.

» Track utilization rate of all equipment.

» Ensure that equipment are well-maintained, lockout, tagout and repairs carried out timely.

» contact with vendors on equipment maintenance, contracts and track frequency of breakdowns.

» Procure and manage the budget of equipment consumables to ensure that the laboratory is well-stocked.

Job Requirements:

» Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

» At least 2 years of significant practice in Mechanical Engineering under the industries of general manufacturing, aerospace & defence, marine & offshore or building & construction

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

WORK LOCATION

Address 50 Nanyang Avenue Singapore

COMPANY SNAPSHOT

Average Processing Time More Than 2 Weeks

Industry Education

Company Size 2001 - 5000 Employees

Working Hours Regular hours, Mondays - Fridays

Dress Code Business (e.g. Shirts)

Benefits Medical, Dental, Sports (e.g. Gym)

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COMPANY OVERVIEW About Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. Information technology also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, set up jointly with Imperial College London.

NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU ([email protected]).

Ranked 12th in the world, NTU has been placed the world’s top young university for the past five years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and Information technology has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) building projects comprising more than 230 buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Singapore’s healthcare district.

WHY JOIN US? Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked 12th globally. Information technology is also placed 1st among the world’s best young universities. NTU offers a high-quality global education to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Embracing Singapore's unique multi-ethnicity, NTU offers a vibrant, supportive and stimulating environment to a diverse pool of faculty members hailing from many different parts of the world. You will enjoy a host of opportunities for research collaboration within NTU and with world-leading universities and renowned institutes.

Embracing administrative excellence, NTU also offers a unique professional career to its management and support members. Nestled amid lush greenery in the west of Singapore, Information technology takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Yet, Information technology offers you all of the adrenaline-pumping challenges no different from the fast-paced corporate world. Opportunities are abound for your professional development and growth if you also embrace excellence and challenges.

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