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Research Engineer (MEMS Fabrication, Piezoelectric MEMS; PZT, Machine Learning and Neural Networks)

Research Staff

2026-05-17

Location

Kent Ridge Campus

National University of Singapore

Type

Research Staff

Start Date

2026-03-16

Required Qualifications

Piezoelectric MEMS courses (A- or better)
Hands-on microfabrication & publications
2+ years MEMS devices experience
1+ year MEMS/Photonics design
L-Edit, Lumerical, CST, COMSOL, ANSYS
1+ first-authored papers (e.g., Nature Communications)
Fluent English

Research Areas

Piezoelectric MEMS resonators/filters/sensors
PZT fabrication
Neural networks for human-machine interface
MEMS simulation & testing
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Research Engineer (MEMS Fabrication, Piezoelectric MEMS; PZT, Machine Learning and Neural Networks)

Job Description

Work on hands-on experiments for few of the following tasks:

  1. Design, Simulation, and Fabrication of Piezoelectric MEMS resonators; filters and sensors
  2. Design, modelling and testing of neural networks aiming for human-machine-interface
  3. Write 1 or more research papers based on derived data of the above devices in the first year in the top-notch journals
  4. Supporting and guiding the experiments of FYP students

Qualifications

  1. Have learned Piezoelectric MEMS resonators; filters and sensors related courses for one semester at post-graduate level and earned score of A- or better.
  2. Strong background in hands-on microfabrication techniques at clean room and with journal publications showing such evidences
  3. With 2 years and more experience in making and testing MEMS devices
  4. With 1 year and more working experience in MEMS and Photonics design
  5. Strong knowledge in L-Edit; Lumerical; CST; COMSOL; ANSYS;
  6. Fluent in English speaking and writing
  7. Having more than 1 1st-authored international peer-reviewed journal papers, e.g., Nature Communications and Science Advances (for Research Engineer)

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 32104

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 16/03/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the key qualifications for this Research Engineer role?

Candidates need postgraduate-level courses in Piezoelectric MEMS resonators, filters, and sensors with A- or better. Require hands-on microfabrication experience in cleanrooms, evidenced by journal publications, plus 2+ years in MEMS devices and 1+ year in MEMS/Photonics design. Proficiency in L-Edit, Lumerical, CST, COMSOL, ANSYS is essential, along with 1+ first-authored papers in top journals like Nature Communications. Fluent English required. Check research jobs for similar roles.

🔬What responsibilities does this Piezoelectric MEMS position involve?

Hands-on work includes design, simulation, and fabrication of Piezoelectric MEMS resonators, filters, sensors using PZT; modeling and testing neural networks for human-machine interfaces; writing 1+ research papers for top journals in year one; and guiding FYP student experiments. Explore research assistant jobs for related opportunities.

📝How do I apply for this NUS Research Engineer job?

Apply via the official link for Job Requisition ID 32104 at university jobs. Ensure your CV highlights MEMS fabrication, publications, and software skills. Posting starts 16/03/2026; deadline 17/05/2026. Employee referrals not eligible.

💻What software tools are required for MEMS design in this role?

Strong knowledge needed in L-Edit for layout, Lumerical and CST for photonics/EM simulation, COMSOL and ANSYS for multiphysics modeling. These support Piezoelectric MEMS and neural networks tasks. See postdoc research tips.

📍What is the location and timeline for this Electrical Engineering position?

Based at Kent Ridge Campus, National University of Singapore, in the College of Design and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. Posting starts 16/03/2026; expires 17/05/2026. View higher ed jobs in Singapore.

📚Are publications required for this Machine Learning MEMS Engineer role?

Yes, more than 1 first-authored international peer-reviewed journal paper, e.g., Nature Communications or Science Advances, proving MEMS fabrication expertise. Also, plan to publish 1+ papers from this role's data.

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