Assistant Experience Engineer (Digital Fabrication)

About the role

The Exhibit Maintenance team at Science Centre Singapore is looking for an Assistant Engineer (Digital Fabrication) on a renewable contract to keep the centre's exhibits and experiences running smoothly for visitors. The role involves hands-on fabrication, prototyping and troubleshooting of exhibits across the Science Centre and KidsSTOP.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and keep the exhibits and experiences fully operational.
• Carry out timber and plastics fabrication.
• Produce digital prototypes using CAD software.
• Rapidly prototype spare parts and components for exhibits, exhibit housing and experiences, using additive and subtractive methods.
• Operate woodworking machines such as bench saws, planers, routers and stand drills.
• Keep the wood workshop tidy and manage its equipment and tools.
• Perform periodic maintenance, troubleshoot and fix faults in exhibits and experiences on a rotating schedule with the rest of the team.

Required profile

• Diploma in Industrial Design / Product & Industrial Design, or equivalent.
• Or a diploma from the Craftsmen Apprenticeship Programme (SFIC), or Carpentry, Construction Technology or Installation Technician certification (SFIC).
• Relevant experience may also qualify a candidate.
• Knowledge of machining, mechanical assembly, electrical and electronic systems is an advantage.
• Strong interest in taking things apart and fixing them, with comfort handling basic tools.
• Professional, collaborative and driven to learn, comfortable taking direction and mentoring from colleagues.

Shifts are rotating 5-day work schedules, with weekend and public holiday work scheduled as needed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.