Optics Product Engineer: From Design to Production

Illumina Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumina Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking an Optics Engineer to support product transfer into manufacturing and ongoing manufacturing operations. The role focuses on ensuring product quality, yield, and compliance through engineering evaluation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position requires experience in optical systems, proficiency with optical measurement tools, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in optical systems or optics-related manufacturing engineering.
• Proficient in optical measurement tools and able to independently run test setups.
• Proficient in engineering drawings and 2D CAD.
• Experience managing supplier deliverables and resolving issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive product transfer into manufacturing.
• Perform data trending and analysis.
• Apply FMEA, DOE, and statistical analysis to optimize product quality and reduce costs.
• Drive process improvements, cost reduction, and product sustaining activities.
• Manage Engineering Change Request and Notifications (CRs and CNs), including updates to work instructions and test requirements.
• Support documentation: engineering drawings, BOMs, test reports, assembly procedures, and validation plans.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.
• Frequent cross-functional collaboration and occasional travel to other sites.
• Optics Engineering-specific: execute optical alignment, characterization, and subsystem testing; analyze test results; coordinate with suppliers; participate in design reviews and risk assessments.

Skills

Optics engineering

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Zemax

CodeV

LabVIEW

Python

SAP

PLM systems

Job description

Illumina Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking an Optics Engineer to support product transfer into manufacturing and ongoing manufacturing operations. The role focuses on ensuring product quality, yield, and compliance through engineering evaluation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position requires experience in optical systems, proficiency with optical measurement tools, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.