Research Engineer/Senior Research Engineer (Photonics) (NSTIC), IME

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization in Singapore seeks a qualified professional to develop and optimize integration flows for silicon nitride and lithium niobate-based photonic devices. The role requires at least 5 years of semiconductor industry experience, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You will liaise between design, fabrication, and testing teams to ensure smooth integration and device fabrication. Candidates should possess a degree in Electronics Engineering, Microelectronics, or Physics.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in semiconductor industry, preferably in silicon photonic processes.
• Able to work with cross-functional team.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and optimize integration flow for photonic devices.
• Design of experiments (DOE) for process integration flows.
• Liaise between design, fabrication, and testing teams.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Good communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and optimize integration flow for Silicon Nitride-based and Lithium Niobate-based photonic devices, including lithography, etching, deep‑trench, and dicing.
• Design of experiments (DOE) for different process integration flows.
• Liaise between design, fabrication, and testing teams to ensure smooth process integration and device fabrication.
• Metrology, data analysis, and documentation.
• Present and discuss experimental data to the team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in semiconductor industry, preferably in silicon photonic processes.
• Good critical thinking and problem‑solving ability.
• 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.