Research Engineer, Photonics, IME

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 70.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Institute of Microelectronics (IME) in Singapore seeks a Research Engineer to advance Silicon Photonics PDK development, PIC layout and GDS verification, and MPW tape-out activities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create design enablement solutions enabling silicon photonics technology development.

The role involves data management, scripting, and documenting project progress, with opportunities to contribute to industry collaborations and technology deployment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Microelectronics or related field.
• Knowledge of silicon photonics, PICs, semiconductor processes or microelectronics technologies.
• Experience with layout design, GDS generation, and tape-out flows for photonics or semiconductors.
• Proficiency in Python, Tcl, MATLAB for workflow automation and data processing.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, maintain, and support Silicon Photonics PDKs, libraries, tech files and documentation.
• Manage process and device data for traceability and accessibility across development activities.
• Support PIC layout generation, GDS creation, verification, and tape-out activities.
• Perform layout verification, DRC, and tape-out validation for manufacturability.
• Collaborate with process, device, test, and modeling teams to update design flows.
• Develop scripts and databases to improve design productivity and data management.

Conocimientos

Python

MATLAB

Tcl

SKILL

Educación

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Microelectronics

Herramientas

Cadence Virtuoso

KLayout

Lumerical

Synopsys photonic design tools

Descripción del empleo

The Institute of Microelectronics (IME) is seeking a Research Engineer to support Silicon Photonics PDK development, process and device data management, photonic IC layout design, GDS verification, and MPW tape-out activities. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop design enablement solutions that support silicon photonics technology development and industry collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support Silicon Photonics Process Design Kits (PDKs), including design libraries, technology files, compact models, and design documentation.
• Manage process, device characterization, and fabrication data to ensure data integrity, traceability, accessibility, and effective utilization across design and technology development activities.
• Support silicon photonics design implementation, including PIC layout generation, GDS creation, verification, and tape-out activities.
• Perform layout verification, design rule checking (DRC), and tape-out validation to ensure manufacturability and compliance with foundry requirements.
• Collaborate with process integration, device, test, and modeling teams to incorporate process updates and device performance data into design flows and PDK releases.
• Develop and maintain scripts, databases, and automation tools to improve design productivity, data management, and workflow efficiency.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations to support project execution and technology deployment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Microelectronics, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of silicon photonics, photonic integrated circuits (PICs), semiconductor processes, or microelectronics technologies.
• Experience with layout design, GDS generation, and tape-out flows for integrated photonic or semiconductor devices.
• Familiarity with EDA and design tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, KLayout, Lumerical, Synopsys photonic design tools, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience with PDK development, management, and deployment is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of DRC, LVS, and design verification methodologies.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python, SKILL, Tcl, or MATLAB for workflow automation and data processing.
• Experience in process, device, measurement, or fabrication data management will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with database systems, version control tools (e.g., Git), and software development practices is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary R&D environment and manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in silicon photonics foundry enablement, MPW tape-outs, and foundry engagements.
• Hands-on experience with silicon photonics PDK development and compact model integration.
• Experience supporting industrial customers, research collaborations, or technology transfer activities.