Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages integration of individual processes into fabrication flows for new products. 
• Defines new unit process requirements and targets, designs/integrates wafer fab process flows
• Partners with Design, Process Engineering, Layout, Program Management and Test to scale to production and hit manufacturing yield targets. 
• Defines and creates test structures and layouts to fabricate and characterize new device technologies and demonstrate margin for volume manufacturing
• Performs DC, small signal RF and optical testing and characterization of devices, setup test plan, collects and analyzes data
• Characterizes wafer fab design rules with respect to device performance and characteristics and establish design rules for process margin and high product yield
• Works with manufacturing group to specify and verify critical in-line and PCM process control metrics for high volume manufacturing
• Has a good understanding of device/process interactions and process integration issues, drives improvements benefiting time to market.
• Creates documentation required to transfer the process technology to manufacturing including all development data, process fingerprints, process control plan, etc 
• Participates in on-going continuous yield/performance improvement efforts

Education & Experience

• Minimum M.S. in electrical engineering or related field with 5 years of relevant job experience

  • Ph.D. in Electrical engineering or related field is preferred with 2 years of relevant job experience

  • Deep knowledge and understanding of III-V semiconductor devices and materials: physics, TCAD simulation, fab process, testing, modeling

  • Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and/or Product Lifecycle Management processes 

  • Experience of working within cross-functional teams successfully, interacting with a broad range of functions, skills, cultures, and personalities.

Skills

• Previous experience as process or integration engineer in III-V electronics or opto-electronics.

  • In-depth understanding of all aspects of III-V compound semiconductor processing

  • Familiarity with DC, small signal RF and optical testing and metrology of test structures

  • Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and risk management skills.

  • Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.

  • Highly self-motivated with a strong multi-disciplinary background is essential.

Working Conditions

• This position is on-site full time.

  • Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary

  • Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job

Physical Requirements

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Safety Requirements

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 relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

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.