Associate Principle Engineer - Lead Engineer, Thin Film Transistor and Imaging Sensor

The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness through applied research. ASTRI’s core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: Communications Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies, Advanced Electronic Components and Systems, IoT Sensing and AI Technologies, and Innovative Mind.

It is applied across six core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, and Metaverse.

Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions. To date, ASTRI has transferred almost 1400 technologies to the industries and been granted more than 1000 patents in the Mainland, the US, and other countries.

To support our constant endeavour to position Hong Kong as a world-class smart city and an international hub of innovation and technology, we are seeking qualified professionals to fill the following position(s):

Job Responsibilities:
 

• Responsible for thin film transistor and its imaging sensor development, including TFT device mechanism and design, pixel circuit design, imaging sensor design, process development, and system applications
• Define requirements, specifications, and innovative designs to meet product requirement
• Work with product design and fabrication process teams to develop engineering prototypes and verification. Participating in system design and implementation for commercialization
• R&D project planning, management, and commercialization

Job Requirements:
 

• Ph.D. or Master degree in Electronic Engineering /Electrical Engineering / Applied Physics / Integrated Circuit Design / Mechanical Engineering / Material Science or relevant disciplines with minimum 2 year of related experience
• Candidates with a Bachelor's degree or less experience will also be considered if they demonstrate exceptional skills or exhibit outstanding qualities
• Research experience on metal oxide thin film transistor is a must
• Microfabrication experience is required
• R&D experience in thin film transistor devices, pixel circuits, or array designs is required
• Optical imaging sensor device experience is highly preferred
• R&D experience in system integration of advanced display and imaging sensing  is highly preferred
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, Cantonese and Mandarin
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion on research and new technology
• Lives ASTRI values

The appointment will be on renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and performance-linked variable pay. Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical, insurance coverage and contribution to MPF. The incumbent will normally work a five-day week.

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV within two weeks of the post date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until post is filled.

The resume should not include any sensitive personal information such as ID card no. or passport number, photo, etc.

Position offer is subject to the applicant’s experience and academic qualification. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. ASTRI reserves the right not to fill the position.

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