Senior Semiconductor Metrology Engineer
Job in
Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, 75091, USA
Listed on 2026-04-17
Listing for:
Coherent Corp.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-04-17
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Be a key member of the semiconductor metrology lab, supporting R&D and production manufacturing.
- Develop, qualify, and maintain measurement recipes for inline and offline metrology tools (e.g., thickness, roughness, composition, stress, defect quantification, etc.).
- Support metrology process control for materials moving through the production line, ensuring measurement accuracy, repeatability, and throughput.
- Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, process excursions, and root causes; communicate findings clearly to process engineering and operations teams.
- Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to metrology capabilities, tool utilization, cycle time, and measurement uncertainty.
- Collaborate closely with process engineering, manufacturing, quality, and equipment teams to support process development and yield improvement.
- Support tool qualifications, gauge R&R studies, and continuous improvement initiatives for measurement methodologies.
- Establish best practices for data integrity, documentation, and statistical analysis.
- Support technology transfers from development to high-volume manufacturing.
- Interface with equipment vendors to maintain and service all instruments.
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians; provide technical leadership within the metrology function.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Be a key member of the semiconductor metrology lab, supporting R&D and production manufacturing.
- Develop, qualify, and maintain measurement recipes for inline and offline metrology tools (e.g., thickness, roughness, composition, stress, defect quantification, etc.).
- Support metrology process control for materials moving through the production line, ensuring measurement accuracy, repeatability, and throughput.
- Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, process excursions, and root causes; communicate findings clearly to process engineering and operations teams.
- Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to metrology capabilities, tool utilization, cycle time, and measurement uncertainty.
- Collaborate closely with process engineering, manufacturing, quality, and equipment teams to support process development and yield improvement.
- Support tool qualifications, gauge R&R studies, and continuous improvement initiatives for measurement methodologies.
- Establish best practices for data integrity, documentation, and statistical analysis.
- Support technology transfers from development to high-volume manufacturing.
- Interface with equipment vendors to maintain and service all instruments.
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians; provide technical leadership within the metrology function.
- Strong background in semiconductor metrology techniques such as optical, X-ray, electron-beam, and bulk/surface analysis methods (e.g., XRD, SEM, AFM, wafer level defect mapping and classification).
- Experience setting up, optimizing, and maintaining measurement recipes on commercial metrology platforms.
- Advanced data analysis skills, including statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), and uncertainty analysis.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools and programming environments (e.g., Python, MATLAB, JMP).
- Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing flows and inline metrology integration.
- Familiarity with yield analysis, process control methodologies, and manufacturing metrics.
- Ability to translate complex measurement data into actionable insights for cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong documentation, presentation, and technical communication skills.
- Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 5 years and a Master’s.degree or a Ph.D.w 3 years exp in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality And Environmental Responsibilities
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…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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