Engineer, Principal (Additive Manufacturing)

SingaporeFull-timePosted Jul 22, 2026

Join ABS as an Additive Manufacturing Engineer and support the adoption of 3D printing in the marine and offshore industries. ABS is a leading classification society committed to safety, innovation, and environmental protection through research and the development of guidance for new technologies.

Based at the Singapore Innovation Research Center, you will work on innovative projects in additive manufacturing, smart and autonomous systems, and modelling and simulation. In this role, you will contribute to or lead R&D projects with regional and global clients, apply your expertise in AM design, materials, processes, testing, and inspection, and help shape ABS’s direction in additive manufacturing for the offshore and marine sectors.

You will also be responsible for setting project objectives, aligning with stakeholders, and driving successful outcomes.

What You Will Do:

  • Participate and/or lead in projects relating to AM, including but not limited to:
    • AM for class applications
    • Digital inventory and manufacturing
    • Advanced manufacturing factory
    • Enhanced rapid qualification procedures
  • Monitor market development and assess the maturity of new technologies pertaining to AM 
  • Develop guidance and classification requirements for the marine and offshore industry on topics relating to AM
  • Support ABS technical community on queries regarding AM
  • Maintain and demonstrate thought leadership through technical publications, conference presentations and panel discussions.
  • Participate in industrial committees to development and enhance technical capabilities.
  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering, material science, or other relevant disciplines; Masters or PhD in appropriate discipline will be preferred.  
  • Relevant experience in AM eg research, service bureau, solution provider, end-user application etc
    • Minimum 8-year relevant experience
  • Relevant experience in shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, offshore energy company, university, or classification society will be a bonus

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge and experience in AM processes, test methods and end-use applications within the maritime and offshore industry
  • Knowledge and experience in design for AM, including digital data flow, topology optimization, generative design, and its related tools
  • Good understanding on computer-aided design, including tools such as Solidworks, Siemens NX, Inventor or similar
  • Demonstrated experience in the development or assessment of AM related topics 
  • Metallurgy and processing knowledge with understanding of material types, selection and performance assessment
  • Knowledge of materials testing techniques for metallic materials i.e. tensile, toughness, fatigue etc.
  • Knowledge of characterization techniques such as microscopy, fractography etc
  • Understanding of broader manufacturing methods within the maritime and offshore industry
  • Exhibit high level of professionalism and work ethics
  • Problem solver and team player who is motivated to solve technical challenges and meet project deliverables in a timely manner
  • Marine and offshore industry experience will be a bonus
  • Excellent technical, interpersonal, communication, and writing skills in English

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