Process Engineer - ION Implantation

Posted: Thursday, 04 September 2025
Valid Thru: Saturday, 04 October 2025
Index Requested on: 09/05/2025 01:47:59
Indexed on: 09/05/2025 01:48:00

Location: San Jose, CA, 95002, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Coherent Corp. is hiring!

Description:

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
  • New process creation:
    • Work with account managers to create new processes on the current tool set.
    • Generate new recipes that are optimized for productivity, consistency, and reliability.
  • Process monitoring:
    • Monitor existing SPC charts for each of the tools and identify when processes are drifting out of control.
    • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
    • Work with maintenance and equipment engineering to maintain and improve implant tool performance.
    • Work with customers to develop new processes to satisfy customer needs.
  • Training & Support:
    • Train and support operators on ion implantation equipment and process-related issues.

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, material science, physics, chemical engineering, or related field.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience working with ion implantation equipment in a semiconductor fabrication environment.
  • Proven experience troubleshooting and maintaining.

Skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and analytical thinking.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative environment.
  • Experience with advanced ion implantation techniques, including high-dose and high-energy implantations.


ITAR/EAR and Other Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or protected individual).
  • Compliance with all applicable export control regulations.


Working Conditions
  • 8-hour shift: 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday
  • Comfortable in a clean room attire (bunny suit)

Physical Requirements
  • Able to stand for the duration of the shift when neededv

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and II-VI Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .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. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.Coherent is seeking a skilled Process Engineer with expertise in Ion Implantation. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in the setting up, optimization, and troubleshooting of ion implantation processes, ensuring that our semiconductor processes meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and performance. This role requires a strong understanding of ion implantation physics, tool operation, statistical process control, and integration with other fab processes.As a Process Engineer, you will work closely with production and maintenance to ensure that the wafers that are processed are of the highest quality. This is accomplished by ensuring that recipes are correct, tools are running within accepted SPC limits, that specifications are kept up to date, and operators are properly trained. This can be a challenge since some of our implantation systems span many generations from legacy tools to modern implanters.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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