Early-Career Optics Engineer, Diagnostic Tech

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

DxD Hub in Singapore seeks a Junior Optics Engineer to join the Integrated Medical Technology team. You will design, prototype, and validate optical subsystems for new diagnostic platforms and take ownership of hands-on prototyping, setup assembly, and test automation.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of hands-on lab experience, with strong skills in optical alignment, Python or MATLAB, and a passion for translating data into actionable engineering insights within an ISO13485 environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 0–3 years of relevant hands-on experience (academic or research lab work welcomed).
• Familiarity with optical alignment, imaging systems, or spectroscopy setups.
• Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB for instrument control and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Build and align optical prototypes, test benches, and jigs for optical imaging, spectroscopy, and detection experiments.
• Develop and maintain instrument control and data acquisition scripts using Python or MATLAB for lasers, LEDs, cameras, and spectrometers.
• Implement and execute optical test protocols defined by the senior engineer, ensuring data quality, traceability, and repeatability.
• Process and analyze experimental data using Python/MATLAB, generating engineering insights and reports for design evaluation.
• Assist in tolerance analysis, optical alignment, and system calibration during prototype integration phases.
• Support the creation of opto‑mechanical drawings and assembly documentation in collaboration with mechanical and electrical teams.
• Participate in design reviews and troubleshooting sessions, contributing experimental observations and improvement suggestions.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, test reports, and data management following design control principles (ISO13485).
• Prepare and present experimental results, prototype performance summaries, and test data analyses to project team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Optical alignment

Imaging systems

Spectroscopy

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

Zemax

TracePro

LightTools

Job description

DxD Hub in Singapore seeks a Junior Optics Engineer to join the Integrated Medical Technology team. You will design, prototype, and validate optical subsystems for new diagnostic platforms and take ownership of hands-on prototyping, setup assembly, and test automation.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of hands-on lab experience, with strong skills in optical alignment, Python or MATLAB, and a passion for translating data into actionable engineering insights within an ISO13485 environment.