I am a Mechanical and Product Development Engineer with 9 years of experience across semiconductor, CNC, and marine battery industries, specializing in vessel electrification systems. I have a proven track record of delivering hardware from concept through type approval, working with prototype validation, cross-functional teams, and certification bodies such as BV, RINA, and ABS. Currently leading a product and development team at a Singapore-based marine technology company, coordinating cross-functional efforts with electrical, sales, project, and commissioning teams, and coordinating marine type approvals with external labs and certification bodies including A*STAR, UL, TÜV SÜD, BV, RINA, and ABS. I also contributed the initial Charging Arm concept that underpins a Marine Charging System development with A*STAR, among the first such solutions in Singapore.

Jan Robert Josue Suarez

I am a Mechanical and Product Development Engineer with 9 years of experience across semiconductor, CNC, and marine battery industries, specializing in vessel electrification systems. I have a proven track record of delivering hardware from concept through type approval, working with prototype validation, cross-functional teams, and certification bodies such as BV, RINA, and ABS. Currently leading a product and development team at a Singapore-based marine technology company, coordinating cross-functional efforts with electrical, sales, project, and commissioning teams, and coordinating marine type approvals with external labs and certification bodies including A*STAR, UL, TÜV SÜD, BV, RINA, and ABS. I also contributed the initial Charging Arm concept that underpins a Marine Charging System development with A*STAR, among the first such solutions in Singapore.

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I am a Mechanical and Product Development Engineer with 9 years of experience across semiconductor, CNC, and marine battery industries, specializing in vessel electrification systems. I have a proven track record of delivering hardware from concept through type approval, working with prototype validation, cross-functional teams, and certification bodies such as BV, RINA, and ABS.

Currently leading a product and development team at a Singapore-based marine technology company, coordinating cross-functional efforts with electrical, sales, project, and commissioning teams, and coordinating marine type approvals with external labs and certification bodies including ASTAR, UL, TÜV SÜD, BV, RINA, and ABS. I also contributed the initial Charging Arm concept that underpins a Marine Charging System development with ASTAR, among the first such solutions in Singapore.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Product & Development Engineer at Sea Forrest Technologies (S) Pte Ltd
October 1, 2024 - Present
Lead a team of 3 engineers across product development and design, overseeing task delegation, project tracking, and technical mentorship; established internal SOPs, BOM standards, and component tracking processes. Delivered end-to-end development of a Single String Battery Control Unit (SBCU) for a vessel replacement project, managing the full cycle from design and sourcing through fabrication, prototype testing, and customer handover. Designed 3 battery module variants and developed 2 to production-ready stage in collaboration with cell manufacturers, working toward marine type approval requirements. Worked cross-functionally with electrical, sales, project, and commissioning teams to develop battery system layouts, prototype models, and vessel GA drawings. Coordinated marine type approval processes across external test labs and certification bodies including A*STAR, UL, TÜV SÜD, BV, RINA, and ABS. Contributed the original Charging Arm design concept that became the basis for a Mari
Mechanical Engineer (Designer) at Murata Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd
December 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Led CAPA team across production and mechanical functions, implementing mechanical and electrical countermeasures that formally reduced human error risk by 27% and cut faulty product rate on winding machines by 5%. Designed 5 machine improvement projects including new components such as reverse cutter and protective cover designs, delivering solutions for both internal production issues and new machine models. Spearheaded prototype assembly and QA/QC validation; and supported R&D-led line trials for both general and new product development initiatives.
Engineer (Designer) at Yamazaki Mazak Singapore Pte Ltd
May 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Independently led 3 major customer-specific CNC turning machine modifications from design through full assembly and collaborated with other department heads for various design countermeasures. Led countermeasure actions for internal production issues and external customer claims, resolving cases through targeted component additions and design modifications to existing machines. Performed hands-on testing which included basic G-code programming on CNC turning machines, ensuring designs met functional requirements before customer handover.
Operation Engineer at Enviro Vision Pte Ltd
June 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Designed mechanical equipment for plumbing projects, while managing equipment maintenance scheduling and worker coordination for daily operations. Represented the company in client site visits and project layout walkthroughs, handling customer enquiries and on-site coordination.
Associate Engineer at Manufacturing Integration Technology Semiconductor Pte Ltd
May 1, 2017 - May 1, 2020
Developed foundational CAD skills across approximately 20 semiconductor manufacturing machine projects, responsible for designing structural components including casings and frames using SolidWorks. Produced 2D mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic drawings in AutoCAD; coordinated with customers on design requirements and worked with production teams on BOM creation and design updates.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours), Mechanical Engineering (Top-up) at Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) / Teesside University
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2020
Diploma at Digital & Precision Engineering, Nanyang Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics