Technical Director, Photonics

FINITI PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm based in Singapore is looking for an experienced Technical Leader to spearhead advancements in photonics technologies. The ideal candidate will define the global technical roadmap, ensuring alignment between R&D and manufacturing. With over 12 years in photonics, the Technical Leader will foster collaboration across teams and engage with customers on technical initiatives. This role offers an opportunity to influence high-quality global manufacturing processes. Strong leadership and technical expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in photonics or related high-tech industries.
• Experience in managing external manufacturing partners.
• Hands-on with lasers, optical components, or optoelectronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global technical roadmap for photonics products.
• Provide senior technical leadership across optics, photonics, electronics.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and processes for strategic advantage.

Skills

Leadership in cross-functional technical teams

Photonics knowledge

Manufacturing scale-up experience

Strong business acumen

Education

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Photonics, Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Leader to lead cutting-edge photonics technologies, drive strategy, product realization, and manufacturing excellence for photonics in Thailand. This role will drive the transition from advanced R&D into scalable, high-quality global manufacturing while aligning technology roadmaps with business objectives.

The Technical Leader will work cross-functionally across R&D, product engineering, operations, supply chain, and global manufacturing partners to influence global manufacturing strategy at a senior level.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute theglobal technical roadmap for photonics products, aligned with business and market needs.
• Provide senior technical leadership across optics, photonics, electronics, packaging, and systems integration.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes for strategic advantage.
• Lead theindustrialization of photonics products, from prototype through high-volume manufacturing.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), and Design for Reliability (DFR) practices.
• Partner with global manufacturing sites, contract manufacturers, and suppliers to ensure yield, quality, cost, and scalability.
• Support customer engagements on technical topics, including roadmap discussions and manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD preferred) inPhotonics, Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in photonics or related high-tech industries, includingmanufacturing scale-up. Experience working with high-volume or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Proven leadership experience inglobal, cross-functional technical teams.
• Strong understanding of photonic device design, optical systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Hands‑on experience with lasers, optical components, integrated photonics, or optoelectronic systems.
• Experience managing external manufacturing partners or contract manufacturers.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate technology into market value.