Photonics Research Engineer — III-V Integration Innovator

A*STAR International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Research in Singapore is seeking a Research Engineer (Photonics) in IME to develop and innovate photonics integration modules and drive cross-functional teams to optimize processes and meet product requirements. The role emphasizes DOE evaluations, proof-of-concept for future tech, and extracting inline metrics to model device performance, with hands-on work in the cleanroom to gather data.

Strong background in electronics, microelectronics, or physics and ability to communicate clearly

Qualifications

• Degree or Master in Electronics Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, or equivalent.
• Experience with semiconductor lasers/photodetectors design; familiarity with InP active device design.
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Able to work in a clean room environment.
• Able to work with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly.
• Capable of fast-paced, collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and innovate photonics heterogeneous III-V integration modules.
• Drive teams to optimize process flows and develop new integration solutions.
• Define criteria for design performance; perform DOE evaluations.
• Summarize complex problems and align with design and fabrication teams.
• Extract and analyse inline metrics to predict device performance.
• Coordinate multi-functional teams to ensure timely wafer handling.
• Work time in research fab/cleanroom for experiments and data collection.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering

Master in Microelectronics

Physics (applied)

Job description

A*STAR Research in Singapore is seeking a Research Engineer (Photonics) in IME to develop and innovate photonics integration modules and drive cross-functional teams to optimize processes and meet product requirements. The role emphasizes DOE evaluations, proof-of-concept for future tech, and extracting inline metrics to model device performance, with hands-on work in the cleanroom to gather data.

Strong background in electronics, microelectronics, or physics and ability to communicate clearly