Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Sustaining engineering for the Epitaxial growth and related processes ensuring best practices are in place to achieve highest quality output Troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment with a focus on yield and process improvements
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective actions to prevent future potential issues
• Process monitoring and control in order to ensure quality material by detecting out of control conditions
• Ownership of the epi processes to ensure best results
• Some Metrology tool maintenance and monitoring
• Continuous process improvement to improve capability, process efficiency and quality.
• Supporting several different projects at the same time process
• Training of operators and technicians

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science with 5+ years experience in a related field OR Master's degree in engineering/science with 3+ years experience in a related field.
• Experience in Epi and or Characterization.
• Experience in testing, data analysis, process improvement.
• Must have experience with Microsoft applications and Windows.

• Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Skills

• Understanding of databases and data analysis
• Experience in Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Good process and equipment troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and 24/7 operation
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Thorough understanding of safety requirements and practices in a semiconductor fab cleanroom

Working Conditions

• 100% on site

Physical Requirements

• Hands-on requirements.
• Ability to work at a computer.
• Ability to walk around for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 40lb or above.

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.

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.Work as part of the epi process engineering team, with focus on epitaxial growth technology for wide bandgap semiconductors and their respective characterization measurements tools. Successful applicants should have the ability to apply technical knowledge and skills in SiC epitaxy and growth reactors to help improve epitaxial layer uniformity and defectivity. Use statistical packages such as JMP to track these layer attributes. Successful applicants will follow the engineering guidelines and written technological procedures/work instructions. The applicant should possess the technical skills to be able to undertake equipment and processing operations for epitaxial growth and test measurements. Key function of this role will be to manage process data and process development for silicon carbide epi reactors and post-epi characterization tools, in a high-volume manufacturing setting.