System Design Engineer (Optics / R&D)

KLA-Tencor; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical technology company in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to manage optical alignment and integration tasks. Responsibilities include documenting procedures, providing training, and managing manufacturing requirements. Ideal candidates should have a degree in applied optics or physics and over 5 years of relevant experience. Skills in Python and JavaScript are a plus. This role emphasizes teamwork and strong communication capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in optical alignment and characterization.
• Familiarity with Python and JavaScript is a plus.
• Extensive hands-on experience in building and testing optical tools.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for optical alignment and system integration.
• Document manufacturing procedures and provide training.
• Manage manufacturing requirements and introduction plans.

Skills

Optical alignment

Troubleshooting skills

Team player

Communication skills

Knowledge of Python

Knowledge of JavaScript

Education

Bachelor, MSc or PhD in applied optics, applied physics or related disciplines

Tools

Optical inspection tools

Metrology tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for optical alignment, optical system integration, test and characterization
• Define system and subsystem specifications
• Document manufacturing procedures
• Provide training to manufacturing engineers and technicians
• Derive and manage detailed manufacturing requirements and introduction plans in the design concept phase
• Cover all aspects of the manufacturing introduction, including design for manufacturability, quality, tooling, training, process documentation, product structure, build process optimization and facilities requirements

Requirements

• Experience in optical alignment and characterization
• Familiar with Python and JavaScript would be a plus
• Extensive hands‑on experience in building/testing optical inspection or metrology tools
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills in optics, and opto‑mechanics
• Team player with good communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor, MSc or PhD in applied optics, applied physics or related disciplines, preferably with >5 years of working experiences