Clement Toh
I am a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate at the National University of Singapore (NUS), specializing in the intersection of high-precision hardware and real-time industrial data.
Currently, as a Mechatronics Engineering Intern at JD Union, I focus on physical hardware integration and engineering validation testing (EVT) for Class 4 laser systems. My work bridges mechanical chassis design with sensitive optomechatronic hardware, engineering heavy-duty test infrastructures and optimizing complex thermal and cable routing requirements.
Previously, I built end-to-end telemetry pipelines for A*STAR (ARTC) to monitor metal 3D printers using InfluxDB and Grafana. Whether I am designing precise mechanical assemblies or routing custom IIoT sensor instrumentation, my goal is to build systems that are mechanically robust and highly data-driven.
Education
National University of Singapore
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) with Honours
Cumulative GPA: 4.19 / 5.00
Relevant Coursework: Industrial Additive Manufacturing, Structural Statics, Thermodynamics, Circuit Analysis.
Singapore Polytechnic
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (with Merit)
Final GPA: 3.86 / 4.00
School of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Book Prize
Top in Cohort for Module - Communicating For Personal And Team Effectiveness.
Certificate of Recognition: MAE Buddy Programme
Served as an academic peer mentor to support fellow Mechanical Engineering students.
Technical Expertise
CAD, Modeling & Structural Design
SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Siemens NX, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, Creo, Complex Mechanical Assemblies, DFM, Sheet Metal Tolerances.
Software, Telemetry & Scripting
Python (Data Pipelines, Test Automation), C++, MATLAB, InfluxDB, Grafana, Platform.io, GitLab, EPL Network Analysis.
Hardware & Motion Control
Precision Kinematics, Arduino, PLCs, M5Stack FIRE IIoT, Optomechanics.
Validation & Characterization
Engineering Validation Testing (EVT), Root Cause Analysis, NI DAQ (NI-9236), Oscilloscopes, Strain Gauges, Acoustic Emission Sensors.
Manufacturing & Prototyping
Additive Manufacturing (EOS M290 LPBF & FDM), CNC Fabrication, Rapid Prototyping, Bill of Materials (BOM) Control, Optical QC.
Thermal & Laser Systems
Class 4 Laser Subsystems, Thermodynamics, Heat Dissipation, Fluid & Sensor Routing, Electro-Mechanical Systems.
Professional Experience
JD Union Pte. Ltd.
Engineer Intern - Advanced Motion & Vision Control for Laser Micro-Processing
- Executed rigorous quality control and engineering validation testing (EVT) on Class 4 laser (LUXINAR CO2); utilized microscopy to inspect Quartz Block Head (QBH) fiber optics to prevent window failure.
- Engineered and commissioned a heavy-duty mobile industrial test infrastructure (>250kg capacity) using SolidWorks, bridging the gap between mechanical chassis design and physical hardware integration.
- Integrated sensitive laser control components, including an IPG Ytterbium Fibre Laser and NANIO Air Power Supply, optimizing complex cable routing and thermal dissipation to support vision systems.
Singapore Armed Forces (Armour Simulation Wing)
Systems Operator (National Service)
- Operated and maintained advanced military simulation systems, including a synchronized network of cabins.
- Collaborated closely with defense engineering firms to troubleshoot hardware-software integrations and maintain system fidelity.
- Optimized system uptime and performance, directly contributing to a significant reduction in physical live-fire training costs and enhanced operational safety.
Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (A*STAR)
Systems Integration & Development Engineering Intern
- Programmed Python scripts to execute EPL network packet-sniffing by hardware-tapping the Industrial PC, validating electro-mechanical interactions via synchronized in-situ spectrometer with recoater blade.
- Engineered an embedded firmware architecture using an M5Stack edge-device (C++/Platform.io), querying an InfluxDB database via custom Flux scripts to automate real-time alerts.
- Designed and built hardware-software test setups, safely routing a 12-channel NI DAQ and acoustic emission sensors to characterize process parameters.
Recommendations
"The perseverance with which he tackles problems is commendable... Clement is a good team player and works well with other staff and interns in achieving outcomes. Clement had no issues picking up new topics with IoT, industrial hardware, or C++/Python programming when tasked to do so... I am certain that Clement will be a great addition in any forward-looking team to contribute his problem solving skills."
Dr. Zheng Jie TAN
Senior Scientist II, ARTC (A*STAR)
"Clement was a competent student who demonstrated a positive attitude... Overall, Toh En Rui Clement was a student who has showed interest in improving himself and exercised self-discipline. He set his personal and academic goals, and put in time and effort to achieve them. He faced setbacks with firm resolve. Through it all, he exercised integrity in his speech and actions."
Dr. CHONG Chee Wei
Director, School of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering, Singapore Polytechnic
Leadership & Development
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Mentorship Program Participant Harvard Business School Club of SingaporeOct 2020 - May 2021 Certificate
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Zero To One Entrepreneurship Program NUS Business School & Meet VenturesFeb 2021 - Aug 2021 Certificate
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Grassroots Volunteer Boon Lay Youth NetworkJan 2022 - Dec 2023 Certificate