Senior Optoelectronics Laser Engineer

POET Technologies Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

POET Technologies Inc. designs advanced optoelectronic devices, including FP lasers, DFB lasers, EMLs, and external cavity laser modules—to meet performance and product requirements.

This role builds test setups and characterization capabilities aligned with the company’s roadmap and integrates these capabilities into in-house manufacturing processes. With 5–8 years in semiconductor photonics, you will design experiments to characterize laser diode components, lead data-driven trade-offs, and

Qualifications

• Degree, Master’s, PhD, or equivalent qualification in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline; specialization in semiconductor device design and characterization is an advantage.
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in the semiconductor, photonics, or laser industry.
• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and simulation tools for lasers and waveguides.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, Excel, JMP, Minitab) and mask layout design software.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new semiconductor laser–based devices, including imaging setups for beam characterization, chip waveguide measurements, and integrating optical systems to achieve stable wavelength and power control; perform thermal, electrical, and high-frequency performance testing.
• Design and lead experiments to characterize laser diode components, identify engineering trade-offs, and improve correlation between measurements and simulations, ensuring full integrity and traceability of test and sample data.
• Serve as the strategic technical point of contact for laser device development within our optical engines, working closely with internal teams and external partners; contribute to defining POET’s laser integration roadmap.
• Generate timely test reports, including measurement results and detailed analysis.
• Support the full lifecycle of laser components—from initial design and development through procurement, characterization, packaging, and transition to high-volume manufacturing.

Skills

Data analysis

Teamwork & communication

Independent work

Education

Master’s/PhD in Optical/Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Python

Mask layout design software

Excel

JMP

Minitab

Job description

POET Technologies Inc. designs advanced optoelectronic devices, including FP lasers, DFB lasers, EMLs, and external cavity laser modules—to meet performance and product requirements.

This role builds test setups and characterization capabilities aligned with the company’s roadmap and integrates these capabilities into in-house manufacturing processes. With 5–8 years in semiconductor photonics, you will design experiments to characterize laser diode components, lead data-driven trade-offs, and