R&D Lead | Semiconductor Innovation | Up to $8,000

MERRIES EMPLOYMENT LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking an R&D Lead for Semiconductor Innovation to explore new technology opportunities and lead the development of new product lines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in semiconductor R&D, solid technical knowledge, and the ability to translate concepts into market-ready products. This role offers a competitive salary package along with potential share options.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Potential share options

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in semiconductor equipment R&D, inspection/metrology, or advanced laser processing.
• Hands-on experience taking new technologies from concept to productization.
• Ability to lead R&D activities across design, prototyping, testing, and validation.

Responsibilities

• Explore and identify new opportunities in semiconductor inspection or related technologies.
• Translate concepts into working prototypes and scalable products within 1–2 years.
• Collaborate with external research institutes and technology partners for joint development.

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing

Optics

Laser applications

Prototyping

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Minimum Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Optoelectronics, Semiconductor Engineering

Job description

R&D Lead – Semiconductor Innovation

Our client, a global high-tech enterprise specializing in advanced laser application equipment for the photovoltaic and semiconductor industries, is looking for an R&D professional with an entrepreneurial mindset to help them build new product lines in semiconductor inspection and laser applications.

This role is ideal for someone ambitious, creative, and ready to turn ideas into market-ready products with full backing from the company.

Competitive salary package with potential share options.

Responsibilities

• Explore and identify new opportunities in semiconductor inspection or related technologies.
• Translate concepts into working prototypes and scalable products within 1–2 years.
• Lead R&D activities across design, prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams to align product development with market needs.
• Collaborate with external research institutes and technology partners for joint development.
• Support the creation of intellectual property (patents, know-how) from R&D outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Optoelectronics, Semiconductor Engineering, or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in semiconductor equipment R&D, inspection/metrology, or advanced laser processing.
• Hands-on experience taking new technologies from concept to productization.
• Strong technical foundation in semiconductor manufacturing, optics, or laser applications.

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