Research Engineer (Photonics), IME

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

Job Title: Research Engineer (Photonics), IME

Requisition ID: 2881

Posting Start Date: 14/07/2026

• Develop and innovate critical photonics heterogeneous III-V integration modules. Drive multi-functional teams to optimize existing process flows and develop new innovative integration solutions to meet potential product requirements and manufacturability.
• Develop or redefine critical criteria/aspects for optimal design performances and process capability. Initiate DOE (Design of Experiments) evaluations to characterize process window for new design/product requirements
• Pro-active in evaluating and implementing new integration schemes. Establish proof of concept for future tech roadmap.
• Take on an active attitude to summarize complex problems, explain actions taken to address them with clarity, and align with unit process, design and fabrication teams.
• Extract and analyse inline, GDS layout, parametric, reliability, and other critical metrics to construct predictive modelling on the photonics device performance and specification.
• Coordinate activities with multi-functional teams to ensure timely wafers handling to meet deadline requirements.
• Require certain amount of working time in research fab/cleanroom environment for experiment and data collection.

Job Requirement

• Degree or Master in Electronics Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, or equivalent.
• Experience in semiconductor lasers/photodetectors design especially the familiarity with indium phosphide active device design—such as epitaxial layer stacks, cavity structures, and related aspects is highly preferred.
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Able to work in clean room environment.
• Able to work with cross-functional team, with good communication/presentation skill.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

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.