About the Role
Type of employment：
Full Time
Job Title：
Silicon Photonics Engineer - Technology Development
Number of Vacancies：
1
Job Function：
Research & Development
Description：
Technology Development
Job Description：
At UMC, your growth is engineered for resilience. We combine long-term stability with non-linear, adaptable career paths, giving you the opportunity to make real impact, while growing with purpose.
With our newly expanded Fab and facilities in Singapore, we’re investing in a future-ready workforce equipped to lead in the world’s most advanced manufacturing environments.
With us, you can expect at UMC:
• Career Resilience: Be part of a stable, values-led company with a track record of supporting our people, even in uncertain times.
• Growth that Fits You: Explore flexible development paths, cross-functional opportunities, and internal mobility.
• Meaningful Impact: Help deliver technologies that power everything from AI to smart mobility and sustainable innovation.
Main Responsibilities
As a Senior Technology Development Engineer, you will:
• Develop and optimize 300mm Silicon Photonics (SiPh) technology platforms, including pluggable modules, co-packaged optics (CPO), and photonic interposer solutions.
• Collaborate with internal R&D and module engineering teams to define and execute SiPh process flows.
• Align device and process requirements with customers through technical discussions and solution deep dives.
• Coordinate with external OSATs and partners for PIC/EIC characterization and packaging integration.
• Apply DOE, FMEA, and control plan methodologies to ensure robust development and effective risk mitigation across all phases.
Location：
Singapore
Site：
Pasir Ris
Management Responsibility：
Non- managerial
Business travel：
None
Working Hours：
Mon – Thurs 8.30am – 6.00pm, Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm
Shift Pattern：
Shift work required
Leave entitlement：
Work five-days week
Date available：
Any time
Job Requirement
Years of Experience：
Fresh Graduate
Education：
At least a master's degree
Major：
Engineering
Other requirement：
We’re looking for someone with:
• A bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in Silicon Photonics (SiPh) R&D, process integration, or related areas.
• A strong background in SiPh process development, photonic IC packaging, optical device design, or characterization.
• Familiarity with foundry environments, including integration or module-level responsibilities.
• Proficiency in DOE, FMEA, control planning, and data-driven problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners.
• A self-driven, curious mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Ready to Precision-Engineer Your Future?
Whether you're seeking your next challenge or ready to lead meaningful innovation, UMC is where you can shape what comes next.
Lead What’s Next. Apply Now.
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