Photonics Engineering Lead – Advanced Technology Products - Gemini Personnel Recruitment Co.,Ltd.

Location: Chonburi, Thailand

Salary: THB 150,000–200,000/month
Employment Type: Full-Time
Nationality: Open to all nationalities | Thai language proficiency required

About the Role

Our client, a leading international technology company, is seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to oversee product engineering, manufacturing transfer, and production scale-up for advanced technology products.

The successful candidate will play a key role in connecting international engineering teams with the local Thailand operation and manufacturing partners, ensuring smooth product transfer, production efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

·        Lead engineering activities from product development and design transfer through mass production.

·        Manage manufacturing transfer and new product introduction (NPI), including pilot production, process validation, and production readiness.

·        Lead and develop the local engineering team while coordinating closely with international engineering teams and local suppliers.

·        Drive design improvement, process optimization, yield improvement, and root-cause analysis.

·        Evaluate and manage technical capabilities and performance of manufacturing partners and suppliers.

·        Monitor key manufacturing performance indicators, including production yield, quality, efficiency, and cycle time.

·        Manage engineering documentation, product specifications, material information, and engineering changes.

·        Lead technical problem-solving related to product performance, manufacturing processes, quality, and reliability.

·        Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as FMEA, RCA, and continuous improvement.

·        Collaborate effectively with international teams across Asia, Europe, and other global locations, with occasional international travel.

·        Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optoelectronics, or a related field.

·        7+ years of engineering experience in photonics, optoelectronics, electro-optics, semiconductor optics, laser systems, or advanced sensors.

·        Strong technical expertise in optoelectronics, optical/electronic systems, precision engineering, or advanced technology products.

·        At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing transfer, NPI, or production scale-up.

·        Proven experience working with external manufacturing partners and suppliers.

·        Strong knowledge of DFM, NPI, FMEA, RCA, yield improvement, quality, and manufacturing processes.

·        Experience leading engineering teams and working with international R&D and manufacturing organizations.

·        Thai language proficiency and familiarity with Thai business culture and working practices are essential, particularly when working with local suppliers and manufacturing partners.

·        Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.

·        Willingness to travel internationally and work across different time zones.

 

Interested applicants, please send your updated resume to: acharar@geminis.co.th

Gemini Personnel Recruitment Co., Ltd. is situated in the district of Laem Chabang. The company is licensed by the Ministry of Labour and part of the Gemini group. Gemini Personnel Limited was established in Hong Kong in 1983 and has grown to become Hong Kong’s leading recruitment company with offices in Central and Kowloon. Gemini also has a strong China presence with a joint venture company, J.M. Gemini, in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, as well as offices in Singapore and Thailand. We are affiliated internationally through our association with National Personnel Associates of the U.S. We currently source candidates for permanent and temporary roles in a variety of discipline and sectors within the whole Thailand.