Junior Optics Engineer, Integrated Medical Technology

About the role

DxD Hub is Singapore's national platform for diagnostics development, turning innovations into clinically validated diagnostic devices through an ISO 13485-compliant productisation engine across In Vitro Diagnostics, Point-Of-Care Connected Devices, Digital Diagnostics and Digital Therapeutics. It is seeking a Junior Optics Engineer for its Integrated Medical Technology team, working closely with the Senior Optics Engineer to design, prototype and validate optical subsystems for new diagnostic platforms. The role suits engineers with 0-3 years of experience.

Key responsibilities

• Build and align optical prototypes, test benches and jigs for optical imaging, spectroscopy and detection experiments.
• Develop and maintain instrument control and data acquisition scripts in Python or MATLAB for lasers, LEDs, cameras and spectrometers.
• Run optical test protocols set by the senior engineer, ensuring data quality, traceability and repeatability.
• Analyse experimental data with Python/MATLAB and prepare engineering reports for design evaluation.
• Assist in tolerance analysis, optical alignment and system calibration during prototype integration.
• Help create opto-mechanical drawings and assembly documentation with mechanical and electrical teams.
• Take part in design reviews and troubleshooting, and keep laboratory documentation and test reports under design control (ISO 13485).
• Present experimental results and prototype performance summaries to project team members and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Biomedical Engineering or a related field.
• 0-3 years of hands-on experience, including academic or research lab work; MSc/PhD candidates with strong lab or instrumentation experience are welcome.
• Familiarity with optical alignment, imaging systems or spectroscopy setups.
• Ability to turn experimental results into actionable engineering insights, with strong documentation and communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB for instrument control and data analysis.
• Basic understanding of opto-mechanical assembly, electronic interfacing and lab safety.
• CAD (e.g. Solid Edge, SolidWorks) or optical simulation tools (e.g. Zemax, TracePro, LightTools) is an advantage.