Laser Process Development Engineer

Goertek Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Goertek Inc. in Singapore is seeking a Laser Process Development Engineer to lead the research, development, and optimization of laser-based manufacturing processes for high-precision equipment.

You will bridge laser physics and practical machine execution, coordinating with software and motion control teams to ensure repeatable, safe, and efficient laser operations across metals, glass, ceramics, and polymers.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Laser Physics, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial laser processing, R&D, or equipment manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with industrial lasers.
• Strong background in beam optics, polarization, diffraction, and focal dynamics.
• Familiarity with metrology tools (confocal microscopes, SEM, profilometers) for analyzing laser-processed materials.
• Working knowledge of safety standards (ANSI/CE laser safety regulations).

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize laser material interaction processes for micron-level precision and high throughput.
• Define requirements for laser sources, beam delivery, galvo scanners, optics, and power meters.
• Conduct DOE to determine optimal laser parameters for various materials.
• Collaborate with software and motion control teams to synchronize laser firing with high-speed trajectories.
• Establish repeatability and safety compliance protocols for class-certified laser systems.

Skills

Industrial lasers

Beam optics

Polarization & diffraction

Metrology tools

Laser safety standards

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Laser Physics or related field

Tools

Confocal microscopes

SEM

Profilometers

Galvo scanners

Beam delivery systems

Job description

We are looking for a Laser Process Development Engineer to lead the research, development, and optimization of laser-based manufacturing processes (cutting, welding, drilling, ablation, or annealing) for high-precision equipment. You will bridge the gap between laser physics and practical machine execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Develop and refine laser material interaction processes to achieve micron-level precision, minimal heat-affected zones (HAZ), and high throughput.
• Subsystem Specification: Define requirements for laser sources (fiber, CO2, ultrafast/pico/femtosecond lasers), beam delivery systems, galvo scanners, optics, and power meters.
• Prototyping & Testing: Conduct DOE (Design of Experiments) to determine optimal laser parameters (pulse width, frequency, fluence, scan speed) for various materials (metals, glass, ceramics, polymers).
• Integration Support: Work alongside software and motion control teams to synchronize laser firing with high-speed multi-axis motion trajectories (On-The-Fly processing).
• Quality Assurance: Establish process repeatability, failure analysis protocols, and safety compliance standards for class-certified laser systems.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Master’s or Ph.D. in Laser Physics, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in industrial laser processing, R&D, or equipment manufacturing.
• Technical Skills:
• Hands-on experience with industrial lasers.
• Strong background in beam optics, polarization, diffraction, and focal dynamics.
• Familiarity with metrology tools (confocal microscopes, SEM, profilometers) for analyzing laser-processed materials.
• Working knowledge of safety standards (ANSI/CE laser safety regulations).