The Assistant Mechanical Engineer will support ship-repair projects at ST Engineering’s Gul Base in Singapore. Responsibilities typically include preparing repair plans, reviewing technical drawings, coordinating with shipyard teams and subcontractors, monitoring work progress, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and ensuring repairs meet customer, class, safety, and quality requirements. Candidates are generally expected to hold a diploma or degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering, with relevant ship-repair, shipbuilding, marine systems, or heavy engineering experience preferred. The role requires practical engineering judgment, familiarity with marine equipment and repair methods, good communication skills, and the ability to work on-site in a physically demanding shipyard environment. Flexibility for shift work, overtime, and vessel-related assignments may be required.
ST Engineering is a Singapore-headquartered global technology, engineering, and defence group with operations across aerospace, smart mobility, public safety, marine, and other engineering sectors. Its marine business provides shipbuilding, ship repair, conversion, maintenance, and engineering services for commercial, government, and naval customers. The company operates major shipyard facilities in Singapore and supports vessels throughout their operating life, from routine maintenance and dry-docking to complex upgrades and specialised repairs. ST Engineering employs a large international workforce and is known for combining industrial engineering expertise with advanced technology and integrated project delivery. The organisation places strong emphasis on safety, quality, innovation, customer service, and workforce development. Employees in marine engineering roles typically work closely with project managers, naval architects, technicians, subcontractors, classification societies, and vessel crews.
Singapore offers strong opportunities in marine engineering, ship repair, aerospace, manufacturing, logistics, technology, finance, and healthcare. The culture is multicultural, orderly, and fast-paced, with English widely used at work. Lifestyle is convenient: public transport is excellent, healthcare is high quality, and the city has diverse food, shopping, parks, and coastal attractions, although housing and daily expenses can be high. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work pass. Engineers may qualify for an Employment Pass or, depending on salary and credentials, an S Pass; approval depends on current government criteria, salary thresholds, qualifications, and sector quotas. Employers usually support the application, but candidates should confirm requirements with ST Engineering and Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. Relocation normally involves securing accommodation, arranging insurance and banking, and bringing certified education or employment documents. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain.
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