Technical Director, Photonics

FINITI PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is looking for an experienced Technical Leader to drive the development and manufacturing of advanced photonics technologies. This role involves defining the global technical roadmap, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring quality and scalability in manufacturing. The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of experience in high-tech industries and a strong academic background in relevant fields. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of photonics manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in photonics or related high-tech industries.
• Proven leadership in global, cross-functional technical teams.
• Hands-on experience with lasers, optical components, and photonic systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global technical roadmap for photonics products.
• Provide senior technical leadership across various domains.
• Lead the industrialization of photonic products from prototype to manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership in cross-functional teams

Photonics technology expertise

Manufacturing scale-up experience

Business acumen

Education

Advanced degree in Photonics, Optical Engineering, Physics, 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.