Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Managing schedule of new product development to ensure on-track realization of a

qualified product.

• Managing day-to-day works of every matrix lots to ensure on-track delivery.

• Support NPI team to setup of needed mask/process/workflow including both front-end

and back-end (die assembly and characterization) process flows.

• Support failure analysis activities from identified issues as well as leading the analysis

of identified failures on the wafer fabrication and product characterization.

Coherent Corp. 375 Saxonburg Blvd.

Saxonburg, PA 16056-9499 USA

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• Lead the efforts to drive production ramp-up readiness. Coordinate with crossfunctional team (EPI, process, assembly, test, product engineering etc) to ensure

manufacturing readiness of chip design and specs, new equipment's, process flow and

specs, documentation and test database infrastructure etc.

• Support product engineering team to drive yield improvement on characterization

issues that involve interaction of multiple process areas on ad-hoc basis.

• Perform design/process/test experiments to provide corrective actions on identified

failure modes during new production development.

Education & Experience

• 3 years of experience in III-V semiconductor laser related device design, process

development and characterization is required.

• PhD degree in electrical engineering, material science, physics, or other relevant

major.

Skills

• Hands-on experience with design, process and characterization of optoelectronic

device such as VCSEL, DFB laser, or photonic integrated chip.

• Strong statistical data analysis skills (JMP or Minitab etc.).

• Familiarity with semiconductor wafer fab operations (Manufacturing Execution System,

process and quality control, change management etc.).

• Experience with optoelectronic device reliability testing and modeling is a plus.

• Strong communication skills; adept at hosting effective meetings and facilitating

actions and resolving conflicts.

• Strong ability to drive actions and solutions through cross-functional teams.Collaborate in a professional and respectful manner with coworkers, vendors, contractors, etc. 

Working Conditions

Normal office environment

Physical Requirements

• 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

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.