[Expressing of Interest] Photonics R&D Engineer

RECRUIT123 PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUIT123 PTE. LTD. is seeking a Photonics R&D Engineer in Singapore to support the development of next-generation optical component technologies.

The role involves designing, simulating, and characterizing photonic components and ICs, and collaborating with manufacturing partners for process development and qualification. The candidate should have 3+ years in photonics design or related fields, and be proficient with photonics simulation and layout tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in photonics design, integration, or process engineering.
• Familiar with photonics simulation and layout tools.
• Experience working with external manufacturing/foundry partners is a plus.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and characterize photonic components and integrated circuits.
• Work with manufacturing partners on process development and product qualification.
• Develop test methodologies for optical device characterization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with packaging, process, and systems engineering teams.
• Document design rules and manufacturing specifications.

Skills

3+ years experience

Photonics design

Cross-functional comms

Simulation tools

External manufacturing

Education

Electrical/Photonics degree

Tools

Photonics layout tools

Job description

1. Photonics R&D Engineer

Salary Range: SGD 9,000 – 14,000/month (base); Senior/Staff level up to SGD 16,000/month

Job Description:

Our client, a growing technology manufacturer in the advanced electronics sector, is looking for a Photonics R&D Engineer to support the development of next-generation optical component technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Design, simulate, and characterize photonic components and integrated circuits
• Work with manufacturing partners on process development and product qualification
• Develop test methodologies for optical device characterization
• Collaborate cross-functionally with packaging, process, and systems engineering teams
• Document design rules and manufacturing specifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Materials Science, or related field
• 3+ years hands-on experience in photonics design, integration, or process engineering
• Familiarity with photonics simulation and layout tools
• Experience working with external manufacturing/foundry partners is a plus
• Strong analytical and cross-functional communication skills

EA Personnel Name: Lian Cher Chieh (Steffan) | EA Licence No.: 25C2810EA | EA Personnel Reg. No.: R1217705 | UEN: 202511044R