Lead Technologist, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Office
4 weeks ago
To propel technologies from prototype to market, the I&E Office is looking for a Chief Master Engineer to join the team. The Chief Master Engineer will be the main point of contact for prototyping and minimum viable product (MVP) services in NTU. He/she will spearhead the realisation of minimum viable product (MVP) in NTU to enhance the pipeline of technologies from NTU that successfully move from prototype to validation trials. He/she will establish , NTU's MVP Atelier, as a compelling one-stop hub where NTU facuty, students and researchers get connected to the resources they need for MVP development, verification and validation.
Responsibilities
- Advise, mentor and coach teams on prototype and MVP (minimum viable product) conceptualisation, development, verification and validation.
- Provide hands-on technical guidance and support in the design, building, integration and testing of prototypes and MVPs to ensure their intended end-use objectives are met.
- Facilitate pilot trials to test and validate the performance of MVPs.
- Perform analysis of technology and market trends to identify emerging customer needs and applications of high potential.
- Lead the conceptualisation, planning and development of , NTU's MVP Atelier to be established at the new Innovation Port.
- Manage the resources and funds in to optimise prototyping and MVP efforts at NTU.
- Serve as NTU's main point-of-contact for prototype building and MVP services, providing the vital connection to NTU's diverse facilities and expertise to empower cross-field research, development, testing and iteration, as well as optimisation of NTU's in-house facilities and resources.
- Facilitate collaboration of NTU makers' labs and other research labs/centres to foster synergies of resources and expertise.
- Provide a conduit between NTU faculty/student/ researchers and external design, protoyping and engineering firms / industry partners to facilitate provide the resources for the design, build and engineering of new solutions and products.
- Any other ad-hoc initiatives and projects undertaken by the Office.
Successful candidate can look forward to a rewarding career at NTU with ample opportunities for growth and development.
Requirements
Educational Qualification(s)
- A Master's degree (or equivalent professional certification) and above in Engineering, Industrial Design or the Sciences.
Relevant Experience
- 5-10 years of proven technology/product design/development experience.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully delivering solutions to complex and ambiguous problems.
Knowledge Required
- Proven track record in project / product development / management.
- Some understanding of lean start-up methodologies or entrepreneurship education will be a plus.
- A knowledge of business models, start-up financing and primary market research for customer validation will also be beneficial.
Skills & Competencies
- Ability to apply engineering/scientific knowledge across multiple technical domains.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with an ability to build win-win working relationships with internal as well as external partners.
- Strong analytical skills with an acumen in identifying emerging market and industry trends.
Other Personal Attributes
- Keen interest in diverse design, engineering and technology fields with excellent hands-on skills.
- Resourceful and creative problem solver with an ability to connect the dots.
- Customer-centric collaborative team player with a strong disposition to learn and share knowledge.
- Self-starter with a positive, can-do spirit and growth mindset.
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