Photonic Fabrication Process Engineer

HyperLight; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge integrated photonics company in Singapore is seeking a Fabrication Process Engineer to join their team. The role involves improving fabrication processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring quality standards in chip manufacturing. Ideal candidates have 2-5 years of experience in photonics or semiconductor manufacturing and possess strong problem-solving skills. Fluency in English and Mandarin is required, and this position offers competitive compensation within a high-growth environment.

Benefits

Competitive market-based compensation

Qualifications

• 2 – 5+ years of experience in integrated photonics, semiconductor or microelectronics manufacturing, focusing on fabrication processes.
• Expertise with semiconductor nanofabrication processing techniques.
• Proven ability to characterize devices and analyze results.

Responsibilities

• Work with the manufacturing team to fabricate designed chips.
• Improve quality and repeatability of standard fabrication processes.
• Analyze process performance data and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Statistical process control (SPC)

Analysis of complex data sets

Fluency in English

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's or higher degrees in electrical engineering, applied physics, physics or a related discipline

Tools

SEM

AFM

Profilometer

Lithography tools

Etching tools

Metallization tools

Job description

Photonic Fabrication Process Engineer

HyperLight is at the forefront of the commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics - a material and process technology that is enabling high-performance, scalable optical components across AI/datacom infrastructure, hyperscale computing, quantum computing, sensing, and beyond. Founded in 2018 and backed by leading venture capital, we’ve built a team and a platform focused on real-world mass deployment of TFLN photonics technology.

At the core of our work is the TFLN Chiplet™ platform — a modular, integrated architecture designed for scalability, manufacturability, and seamless integration into complex systems. It offers a rare combination of extraordinary performance and industrial readiness, enabling system developers across applications to deploy the technology fast and ready. We partner with our customers and suppliers from conceptualization, design, and prototyping phases, all the way through mass production to ensure smooth and rapid deployment of TFLN photonic technology.

We believe our platform is the key, in the golden age of integrated photonics industry, to empower humanity to the next level. We assembled a world class team covering engineering, business and operations. We believe in the power of integrity, innovation, collaboration and pragmatic solutions. Our diverse team thrives on challenges and is united by a shared commitment to excellence. We take pride in tackling complex challenges with curiosity, humility, and a deep sense of care for one another.

If you are interested in pushing the limits of integrated photonics devices and revolutionizing their applications through hardware innovation, we are looking for you to join HyperLight’s growing team as a Fabrication Process Engineer. We are seeking highly motivated individuals who enjoy problem solving and will thrive in a collaborative environment.

Join us to make a real-world impact in a fast-paced, collaborative and high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with the manufacturing team to fabricate designed chips.
• Improve quality and repeatability of standard fabrication processes, and implement fabrication protocols to guarantee quality
• Analyze process performance data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement solutions for process-related defects or deviations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Design, Test Engineering, and Production, to drive process optimization initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, including process specifications, standard operating procedures, and reports.
• Support the transfer and qualification of new products or processes into the manufacturing environment.

HyperLight is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degrees in electrical engineering, applied physics, physics or a related discipline
• 2 – 5+ years of experience in integrated photonics, semiconductor or microelectronics manufacturing, with a focus on fabrication processes
• Expertise with semiconductor nanofabrication processing techniques (lithography, etching, metallization, etc) and familiarity with the associated tools
• Proven ability to characterize devices, analyze and interpret results (SEM, AFM, profilometer, etc)
• Track records with developing and optimizing new nanofabrication processes
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex data sets
• Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC) and process optimization tools
• Knowledge of electromagnetic theory and related principles is a plus
• Experience with RF/high-speed electronics is a plus
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is a must
• Experience in interfacing/managing foundries or OSAT is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive market-based compensation