Research Engineer, Optical Technologies & Flat Optics, IMRE

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Research Entities in Singapore is seeking a highly motivated Research Engineer to join the Flat Optics team. You will contribute to development of next-generation flat optics for imaging, sensing, and display systems.

Responsibilities include fabrication, characterization, integration of flat-optics components with optoelectronic devices, data analysis, and collaboration with academic and industrial partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in physics, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Interest in optics, semiconductor processing, or optoelectronic devices.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in fabrication and characterization of nanophotonic and flat-optics devices.
• Perform micro- and nanofabrication in a cleanroom, including lithography, thin-film deposition, etching and related processing.
• Integrate flat-optics components with optoelectronic devices and imaging systems.
• Conduct optical and structural characterization, analyze data, and prepare technical reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to technology development with academic and industrial partners.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and follow cleanroom safety procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics or related field

Tools

Cleanroom fabrication

Lithography

Thin-film deposition

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Engineer to join our Flat Optics research team. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of next-generation flat optics technologies for emerging applications in imaging, optical sensing, and advanced display systems. The role involves device fabrication, characterization, and integration of flat-optics components with optoelectronic devices, supporting the translation of innovative research into practical technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the fabrication and characterization of nanophotonic and flat-optics devices.
• Perform micro- and nanofabrication processes in a cleanroom environment, including lithography, thin-film deposition, etching, and related semiconductor processing techniques.
• Integrate flat-optics components with optoelectronic devices and imaging systems.
• Conduct optical and structural characterization, analyze experimental data, and prepare technical reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams and contribute to technology development projects with academic and industrial partners.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, follow cleanroom safety procedures, and document experimental processes and results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong interest in optics, semiconductor processing, or optoelectronic devices.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working in a semiconductor or micro-/nanofabrication cleanroom.
• Experience with thin-film deposition techniques such as sputtering, electron-beam evaporation, thermal evaporation, atomic layer deposition (ALD), or chemical vapor deposition (CVD).
• Familiarity with lithography, plasma etching, wafer processing, or semiconductor fabrication techniques.
• Experience in optical characterization or microscopy is an advantage.
• Programming or data analysis skills (e.g., Python or MATLAB) are desirable.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge flat-optics technologies with real-world applications.
• Exposure to advanced nanofabrication and characterization facilities.
• Collaboration with leading researchers and industry partners.
• A dynamic, multidisciplinary research environment with opportunities for professional development.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.