Process Engineer

Job Description

• Assist in developing, characterizing, and optimizing wafer fabrication processes across modules such as lithography, wet or dry etch, metallization, deposition, and anneal.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), process recipes, and SPC.
• Support process transfers and integration of new device flows into production.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on process stability, yield enhancement, and defect reduction.
• Characterize/optimize process and develop control plan and OCAP.
• Work on developing continuous improvement processes/activities to reduce scrap, improve process capability, reduce cost as well as decrease cycle time.
• Responsible for designing/executing engineering experiments.
• Responsible for writing process specification documentation.

• No Diploma
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• College Course work or equivalent
• 2 Year college degree (Associate or equivalent)
• 4 Year college degree (Bachelor or equivalent)
• Post-graduate degree or equivalent

• Less than 1 year
• 2+ years
• 4+ years
• 6+ years
• 8+ years
• 10+ years

• Knowledge of general semiconductor wafer processing and engineering practices.
• GaAs/InP semiconductor processing or optoelectronics device experience preferred.
• Competence in data analysis tools such as Excel, JMP, Python, SQL, or MATLAB
• Knowledge of engineering statistics.
• Good written/oral communication skills.
• Fluency in MS Office suite.
• Project management skills

• Work in a class 100/1000 clean room for extended periods
• Wear full cleanroom attire (smock, mask, etc.)
• Work with and/or around chemicals (such as solids and acids)

• Stand for up to 4 hours at a time
• Lift up to 16–30 Pounds
• Push/Pull up to 16–30 pounds
• Sit for up to 4 hours at a time

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

• Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
• Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets.

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