Research Engineer (Medical Imaging, Design and 3D Printing)

Job Description

NUS Centre for Additive Manufacturing (AM.NUS) is inviting applications for the position of research engineer/associate for medical image processing, product design and 3D printing.  

As a design engineer in AM.NUS, you will be working on projects on the following areas: 

•    Process medical imaging data (CT/MRI) to create 3D anatomical models, surgical guides and implants.
•    Develop end to end design applications using 3D printing technologies, that is from customer requirements to finished product, including but not limited to medical devices and health care products.
•    Cover all aspects of the design process, including research, prototyping, laboratory testing, iterating, design for manufacturing, and detailed design of final parts and assemblies.
•    Explore and support collaborations with researchers and industrial partners.
•    Initiate and undertake internal capability development projects.
•    Operate various 3D printers and characterization machines in the lab, provide training to new users.
•    Assist laboratory safety, equipment maintenance and procurement whenever necessary.

The NUS Centre for Additive Manufacturing (AM.NUS) leverages the National University of Singapore (NUS)’s 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 will explore a whole new dimension in medicine, applying ground-breaking 3D printing technology for personalized patient treatments.
AM.NUS is the only multi-disciplinary Additive Manufacturing (AM) center in an Institute of Higher Learning in Singapore which comprises the following Faculties (Medicine, Science, Dentistry and Design & Engineering). The Centre is supported both internally by NUS and externally by National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC).   
 

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree and above in Engineering, Design, or Material Sciences
•    Experience in medical image processing
•    Experience in product design and development, especially with capability of CAD modeling and related simulations 
•    Knowledge and experience in 3D printing technologies
•    Proficiency in written and spoken English
•    Creative, self-motivated, good team player

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Division of Industrial Design

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 25331