InP Process Engineering Manager
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
InP Process Engineering Manager
The InP Process Engineering Manager is a highly technical semiconductor manufacturing leadership role responsible for leading a team of process engineers and technicians supporting Indium Phosphide (InP) semiconductor laser manufacturing operations. This position will oversee process sustaining, yield improvement, process development, and technical troubleshooting activities within a high-volume semiconductor production environment.
This is a deeply hands-on engineering leadership role requiring a strong technical expert who can actively engage on the manufacturing floor to resolve complex process issues, drive root-cause investigations, and support process optimization initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring extensive InP semiconductor process experience combined with the ability to mentor engineers, prioritize technical activities, and lead fast-paced operational execution.
This role plays a critical part in supporting advanced optoelectronic and photonics technologies tied to AI, telecommunications, and next-generation semiconductor applications.
What You'll Do
- Lead and supervise a team of process engineers and technicians supporting InP semiconductor manufacturing operations
- Drive process sustaining, process development, and yield improvement initiatives across multiple semiconductor process areas
- Support daily process hold/release activities while minimizing production downtime and hold durations
- Lead root-cause investigations and corrective action implementation for process excursions and yield issues
- Provide hands-on technical troubleshooting support directly on the manufacturing floor
- Support and optimize InP semiconductor laser fabrication processes including regrowth preparation, mesa etching, dielectric etching, facet passivation, and related process areas
- Utilize statistical analysis and process control methodologies to improve manufacturing yield and process stability
- Align engineering priorities and technical activities with operational and organizational goals
- Mentor, coach, and develop engineering team members while assessing technical competency and performance
- Collaborate closely with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Operations, and Leadership teams
- Support both production manufacturing and new product introduction (NPI) process development initiatives
- Establish priorities and allocate engineering resources to support manufacturing execution and long-term process improvement objectives
- Serve as a technical representative for the engineering organization in both internal and external communications
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield enhancement, throughput improvement, and operational efficiency
What You Bring
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or related technical discipline strongly preferred
- Master's or Bachelor's degree with strong relevant semiconductor manufacturing experience also considered
- 5+ years of semiconductor process, fabrication, integration, or manufacturing engineering experience within high-volume semiconductor operations
- Strong hands-on experience supporting III-V semiconductor manufacturing processes
- Direct experience with InP semiconductor laser fabrication processes strongly preferred
- Strong technical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities within manufacturing environments
- Experience leading engineers or technical teams within semiconductor manufacturing organizations
- Strong understanding of semiconductor process control, yield improvement methodologies, and manufacturing problem-solving
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure manufacturing environments with urgent operational priorities
- Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ownership mentality with strong urgency and accountability for operational execution
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with semiconductor optoelectronics or photonics manufacturing
- Process integration engineering experience
- Experience supporting both high-volume manufacturing and NPI environments
- Prior engineering management or technical leadership experience
- Experience working across…
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