Director, Laser Development & Industrialization

POET Technologies Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

POET Technologies Inc. is seeking a Manager, Laser Development to lead the development and industrialization of advanced semiconductor laser technologies, including FP, DFB, EMLs, and external cavity modules.

You will drive innovation, lead engineering teams, and ensure seamless integration into product and manufacturing processes. The role requires guiding design, characterization, and qualification programs, while collaborating with global teams to meet performance targets and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in semiconductor lasers or photonics.
• Proven leadership in new product development and transferring technologies into manufacturing.
• Strong ability to design, simulate, and analyze optical, electrical, thermal and high-frequency performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and qualification of semiconductor laser devices and modules, ensuring performance, reliability, manufacturability and cost targets.
• Mentor and develop a team of engineers and scientists, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Establish laser characterization and test capabilities including optical, electrical, thermal, and high-frequency measurements to support product development and validation.
• Direct experimental design, data analysis and performance optimization to improve device performance and correlation between simulation and measurement results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product engineering, packaging, process development, manufacturing, quality, supply chain) to support new product introduction and production readiness.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for laser development, engaging with customers, suppliers, foundries, and strategic partners.
• Define and execute the laser technology roadmap, overseeing transition from concept to high-volume manufacturing.

Skills

Semiconductor laser design

Laser characterization & testing

Leadership & mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis & optimization

Education

Master’s or PhD in Optical Engineering / Photonics

Job description

POET Technologies Inc. is seeking a Manager, Laser Development to lead the development and industrialization of advanced semiconductor laser technologies, including FP, DFB, EMLs, and external cavity modules.

You will drive innovation, lead engineering teams, and ensure seamless integration into product and manufacturing processes. The role requires guiding design, characterization, and qualification programs, while collaborating with global teams to meet performance targets and manufacturing