Engineer / Staff Engineer- Silicon Photonics / Integrate MTM

SilTerra; Kedah; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor manufacturer in Malaysia is seeking specialists for Silicon Photonics integration and development. The role involves conducting optical tests, managing customer interactions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on advanced technologies. Candidates should have a PhD, master's, or bachelor's degree in relevant fields, alongside strong problem-solving abilities. This position offers a dynamic environment where innovation and continuous improvement are key priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience with optical test characterization and analysis.
• Ability to manage technical support and coordinate customer meetings.
• Proficiency in designing and executing experiments.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on life science technologies.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and QA/QC teams.
• Analyze technical data and propose solutions.

Skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Problem-solving

Education

PhD, master's or bachelor's degree in Silicon Photonics

Job description

Integration & Development

• Work on the Silicon Photonics process integration and development.
• Involve in optical test characterization and analysis to enable process integration, yield debugging and development roadblocks.
• Work on the tape out for customers' product chips tape out prior to mass production stage.
• Participate in innovation activities, publication, patents submission and roadshow support to promote Silterra’s capability in Silicon Photonics process development and manufacturing excellence.

Technology & Process Development

• Lead research and development of new life science technologies, including materials, microfluidics, bio-sensing, optics, consumables, or device architectures.
• Design and execute experiments to validate proof‑of‑concept, optimize performance, and ensure robust manufacturability.
• Develop and refine fabrication, assembly, or characterization processes aligned with product and research roadmaps.
• Analyze technical data, identify root causes and propose innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Manage technical support to customers and coordinate on customer meetings.
• Serve as technical lead for mid‑to‑large‑scale development projects.
• Translate technical requirements into development plans, milestones, and resource needs.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (R&D, manufacturing, QA/QC, supply chain, regulatory) to ensure project success.
• Communicate technical status, risks, and solutions to the manager and stakeholders.
• Work with manufacturing/operations teams to transition new technologies from prototype to pilot and production scale.
• Develop documentation, SOPs, process windows, and control plans for technology transfer.
• Support design for manufacturability (DFM) and ensure alignment with quality and compliance requirements in life science applications.
• Stay current with advancements in life science technology, materials, instrumentation, and analytical methods.
• Identify opportunities to enhance performance, improve reliability, and reduce cost.
• Contribute to IP generation (patents, trade secrets) through novel technical solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the technology development pipeline.

Job Requirement

• Involve in customer’s meetings and conference calls.
• Be flexible in supporting customer’s tape out requests to resolve technical roadblocks.
• A good team player.
• Self‑motivated, dedicated and able to work independently.

Education required

PhD, master’s or bachelor’s degree from Silicon Photonics related field.