Research Engineer; iHealthtech, NUS

Job Title:

Research Engineer (iHealthtech, NUS)

University-Level Unit:
Inst for Health Innovation & Technology

Faculty/Department-Level Unit:
Inst for Health Innovation & Technology

Employee Category:
Research Staff

:
Kent Ridge Campus

Posting

Start Date:

05/10/2026

The Institute for Health Innovation & Technology (iHealthtech) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) was founded in 2017 to advance health through technological innovation. Focused on tackling clinical challenges, iHealthtech develops innovative health technologies, bridging the gap from the laboratory to the clinic and market. This process aims to ultimately benefit patients and society. To realise this mission, iHealthtech emphasises close interdisciplinary collaboration among its Principal Investigators, collaborators from engineering, medicine, and science, as well as industrial partners and entrepreneurs.

We have a research engineer position opening in Healthtech Translation Hub (HATCH) team at the Institute for Health Innovation & Technology, National University of Singapore (NUS). HATCH focuses on the translation of innovative technologies from lab to clinic and market. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work on translational research and development projects between scientists, engineers, and clinicians.

You will work as an integral member of the HATCH translation team, providing support to translational managers in operations, administrative tasks and research translation.

• Work with different teams to translate research-driven technology into products
• Review literature, draft product requirements
• Develop customized hardware and software algorithm for different applications
• Develop and execute proof-of-concept studies or pilot trials
• Present research technology to potential collaborators and investors
• Supervise users on core, prototyping and fabrication equipment, including training and equipment usage management
• Schedule equipment maintenance/repairs and calibration
• Liaise with vendors for related laboratory duties
• Perform purchase requisitions
• Support the operations team on laboratory safety and documentation
• Assist in technology related workshops, seminars and conferences, and other ad hoc tasks that may be assigned in course of duty

• At least bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, biomedical engineering or related technical discipline from a reputable university
• Working experience in a research/laboratory environment and familiarity with research operations will be an advantage
• Experience in rapid prototyping, CAD is preferred.
• Experience in sensor technology or flexible electronics preferred
• Familiar with multiple coding platforms (C++, Java script, Matlab, Labview, ARM, etc)
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Candidates must meet the applicable requirements for employment in Singapore