Senior Laser Development Engineer: Optoelectronics Lead

POET TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

POET Technologies Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Senior Engineer, Laser Development to design and develop advanced optoelectronic laser devices, including FP and DFB lasers.

You will build test setups, characterize devices, and integrate processes into in-house manufacturing while leading experiments and delivering detailed analysis. Applicants should have a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field and extensive hands-on laser photonics experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in optical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with lasers or semiconductor photonic devices.
• Experience with simulation tools such as Lumerical or Crosslight.
• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes.
• Proficiency in Python, Excel, JMP, Minitab, or DOE.
• Experience with mask layout tools such as Klayout.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experienced candidates will be considered for higher level position.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop semiconductor laser-based devices.
• Build imaging setups for beam characterization and chip waveguide measurements.
• Integrate optical systems for stable wavelength and power control.
• Perform thermal, electrical, and high-frequency performance characterization and testing.
• Design and lead experiments to evaluate laser diode components.
• Improve correlation between measurements and simulations.
• Maintain full traceability of test and sample data.
• Serve as a technical lead for laser device development within optical engines.
• Generate test reports with detailed analysis.
• Support the lifecycle from design through high-volume manufacturing.

Skills

Python/DOE

Lumerical

Crosslight

Klayout

Optical engineering

Semiconductor fabrication

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Master’s or PhD in optical engineering/physics/electrical engineering

Tools

Lumerical

Crosslight

Klayout

Job description

POET Technologies Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Senior Engineer, Laser Development to design and develop advanced optoelectronic laser devices, including FP and DFB lasers.

You will build test setups, characterize devices, and integrate processes into in-house manufacturing while leading experiments and delivering detailed analysis. Applicants should have a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field and extensive hands-on laser photonics experience.