Engineer, Principal (Additive Manufacturing)
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Engineer, Principal (Additive Manufacturing)
Location
Singapore
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Apply by
August 21, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
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.
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
### About the Company
We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.
ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.
Equal Opportunity
ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.
Notice
ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.
Other
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs
Key Responsibilities
- Participate and/or lead projects relating to additive manufacturing, including class applications and digital inventory.
- Monitor market development and assess the maturity of new additive manufacturing technologies.
- Develop guidance and classification requirements for the marine and offshore industry on additive manufacturing topics.
- Support the technical community on queries regarding additive manufacturing.
- Maintain thought leadership through technical publications, conference presentations, and panel discussions.
- Participate in industrial committees to develop and enhance technical capabilities.
- Set project objectives, align with stakeholders, and drive successful outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- material science
- or other relevant disciplines
Skills Required
Additive Manufacturing (AM) processesAM designTopology optimizationGenerative designComputer-aided design (CAD)SolidworksSiemens NXInventorMetallurgyMaterials testingMicroscopyFractographyDigital data flowProblem solvingTeamworkProfessionalismCommunicationWriting skillsInterpersonal skillsShipyard experienceDesign/consulting office experienceShipping/oil company experienceOffshore energy company experienceUniversity experienceClassification society experience
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