Research Engineer (P&S), IME

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

Job summary

A leading company in the advanced photonics sector seeks a qualified candidate to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves testing advanced photonic devices and collaborating on high-speed communication and photonic computing projects. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and substantial hands-on experience in the field, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• More than 3 years hands-on experience in photonics/optoelectronic device testing.
• Experience with free-space optics and opto-mechanics.
• Strong skills in data acquisition and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Operate chip-level and wafer-level setup for photonic device measurements.
• Develop advanced testing capabilities for chips and wafers.
• Laboratory management including health and safety and equipment calibration.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Technical presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Opto-electronics

Tools

Measurement instruments

Electronic-photonic integrated circuits testing

Job description

As part of IME's Advanced Photonics team, the candidate will be involved in the test and measurement for advanced photonic devices, from passive photonic devices to active optoelectronic devices. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team working on advanced photonics for various applications such as high speed communications, LiDAR sensing to photonic computing.

Responsibilities:

• Operate chip-level and wafer-level setup for photonic device measurements
• Develop advanced testing capabilities for both chips and wafers
• Perform data analysis
• Laboratory management including facilities, health and safety, equipment calibration, inventory and stocktake, procurement activities
• Collaborate with project team to ensure quality and on-time delivery for various projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Opto-electronics or equivalent
• More than 3 years hands-on experience in photonics/optoelectronic device testing
• Experience with free-space optics, opto-mechanics, fiber-based components, and common measurement instruments
• Experience with electronic-photonic integrated circuits testing is a plus
• Experienced on experimental data acquisition and analysis
• Strong skills in problem-solving, communication and providing technical presentations
• Skillsets in programming or instrument automation is a plus
• Values teamwork, willing to learn and impart knowledge unto others
• Ability to work on multiple projects and adapt depending on project priorities