Research Engineer (Structural Health Management)

A*STAR Agency for Science, Technology and Research-Singapore

Job description:

  • Join a team to develop a ship structural health management system via digital twin technology.
  • Conduct FE modelling and structural analysis of marine and offshore structures, e.g., global, and local strength analysis, S-N curve based spectral fatigue assessment, fatigue remaining life evaluation based on fracture mechanics.
  • Research and develop the risk-based structural health assessment framework and tools.
  • Assist in conducting physical model tests, field experiments and numerical simulations to support the development of integrated physical-numerical modelling and simulations.
  • Collaborate with industry partners, affiliated research institutes and other relevant stakeholders to contribute to grant proposals for research funding consistent with the strategic goals of TCOMS.
  • Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements:
Qualification & Field of Study:
Minimum Bachelor?s Degree in Civil Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or equivalent.

Work Experience:

  • Must have solid knowledge on Finite Element, Ship Structural Mechanics, Naval Architecture, etc.
  • Preferably having relevant research/industry experience with competent knowledge in CAD, FE modelling, First Principal Structural Analysis, LEFM, concept and basic design of marine and offshore structures.
  • Prior knowledge in following numerical methods/software/programming languages will be an advantage:

  • CAD software such as SolidWorks, Rhino, AutoCAD.

  • FE analysis package such as FEMAP, SESAM, ABS DLA/SFA, BV Homer, etc.
  • Programming codes such as C++, FORTRAN, Python, MATLAB, Unity3D or equivalent.

Other Requirements

  • Good interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Good organization skills and ability to adapt and work effectively as team player.
  • Curious, resourceful, and self-driven with a high degree of professional integrity.

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Minimum Experience: 1 Year

Work Location: NUS