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Reseach Engineer

Employer
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Location
Singapore
Closing date
22 Jun 2020

Job Details

Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute invites applications for the position of Research Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

Philanthropic arm of the organization (primarily overseas projects):

  • Assist Project Manager by providing technical input to enable projects in the clean water supply/food waste/wastewater treatment domain
  • Design/ Design Review of mechanical system for treatment facility
  • Recommend and assist in the procurement process (request for quotation; comparison and evaluation; price negotiation; issuance of purchase orders; ensuring goods are delivered on time)
  • Attend site checks to ensure works are in accordance to the contract drawings and specifications
  • Analyse and troubleshoot mechanical system failure, when required
  • Hold technical discussions with various stakeholders to resolve technical/site issues, when required
  • Generate relevant SOPs (standard operating procedures) and other related documentation detailing equipment use and maintenance, when required
  • Coach and train the end users on equipment use and maintenance to ensure safe operation, when required

Core engineering function:

  • Work with senior engineering staff to support (design/fabricate/repair & fix) on-site experimental laboratory setups
  • Support engineering efforts at off-site pilot plant installations
  • Support and perform lab-scale/bench top scientific studies in the water treatment domain
  • Maintain at all times, good housekeeping and safety in the process area under his/her supervision

Job Requirements:

  • Possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 3-5 years working experience in the M&E function in the construction or similar industry
  • Willingness to travel overseas (primarily within Asia) for project supervision is required
  • Ability to speak Bahasa Indonesia is advantageous
  • Prior experience in the domains of clean water supply and wastewater treatment is desirable
  • Experience in performing bench-scale ozonation, chlorination and coagulation studies in the water treatment domain is advantageous
  • Drafting experience and familiarity with AutoCAD is advantageous

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Company

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is placed 11th globally, and 1st among the world's top young universities for six consecutive years (QS university rankings). It is also ranked No.2 among the world's elite young universities (aged 50 and under) that have excelled in producing high-quality research (Nature Index Young Universities).


We invite you to be part of this world-class university through the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdocotoral Fellowship programme. 

About Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF)

The prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF) was established in 1991 under the Lee Kuan Yew Endowment Fund. The Fellowship supports and promotes young and outstanding researchers to realise their full potential in the areas of Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Medicine.

The Fellowship will be awarded concurrently with the candidate's appointment as a research staff in NTU.

Please click here for the detailed list of research areas available in the respective Colleges/Schools/Research Centres.

Eligibility: 

• Excellent academic records and research potential.
• Recent PhD graduates, or with at most 1 postdoctoral training from a reputable university. 

Terms and Conditions: 
• The Fellowship will be tenable for a period of 3 years.  
• In addition to an attractive remuneration, the successful candidate will be awarded a research grant of S$180,000 for research consumables and research related expenditure. 

Application Procedure:

Please click here for more information.

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

Application Closing Date: 28 February 2020

Company info
Telephone
+(65)67911744
Location
50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG

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