Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), A*STAR – Engineering/Analytics Intern

Engineering and/or Analytics Intern

We are looking for highly motivated interns to contribute to cutting-edge research in our additive manufacturing (AM) department. Interns can choose from multiple project topics depending on their interests and skills, including engineering, data analytics, software, and automation. These projects vary throughout the year depending on our ongoing needs. The current topics are:

Available Internship Topics

1. Predicting Printed Parts’ Quality from Monitoring Data (supervisor: WP)
- Build models linking monitoring data to part quality (e.g., porosity).
- Use high-resolution imaging, image analysis, and self-supervised learning.
- Skills: 3D printing, metallurgy, machine learning, data analysis.

2. Metal Matrix Composites Fabrication using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (supervisor: LDN)
- Optimise MMC compositions and printing processes.
- Conduct material characterisation and data analysis.
- Skills: mechanical engineering, materials science, experimental design.

3. Mechatronics and Sensor Integration for Metal 3D Printing (supervisor: ZJT)
- Work with sensors and IoT devices to provide visibility into AM processes.
- Support data acquisition and integration into digital frameworks.
- Skills: mechanical, electronics, and digital skills; hands-on problem solving.

4. Software, Data Analytics, or Automation for Advanced Manufacturing (supervisor: ZJT)
- Develop tools, scripts, and microservices to enhance 3D printing research.
- Work on frontend development, database management, analytics, or DevOps.
- Skills: computing, programming (Python, C++, React.js, SQL, etc.), digital frameworks.

Interns will gain practical experience in additive manufacturing, data-driven R&D, process optimisation, software and analytics for manufacturing, and materials characterisation depending on the chosen topic.