Coherent Corp. · 7 hours ago
Process Engineer
Sherman, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCoherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers and engineered materials, seeking a Process Engineer to assist in developing and optimizing wafer fabrication processes. The role involves collaborating with senior engineers on process stability and yield enhancement, while also designing and executing engineering experiments.
Responsibilities
Assist in developing, characterizing, and optimizing wafer fabrication processes across modules such as lithography, wet or dry etch, metallization, deposition, and anneal
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), process recipes, and SPC
Support process transfers and integration of new device flows into production
Collaborate with senior engineers on process stability, yield enhancement, and defect reduction
Characterize/optimize process and develop control plan and OCAP
Works on developing continuous improvement processes/activities to reduce scrap, improve process capability, reduce cost as well as decrease cycle time
Responsible for designing/executing engineering experiments
Responsible for writing process specification documentation
Qualification
Required
Assist in developing, characterizing, and optimizing wafer fabrication processes across modules such as lithography, wet or dry etch, metallization, deposition, and anneal
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), process recipes, and SPC
Support process transfers and integration of new device flows into production
Collaborate with senior engineers on process stability, yield enhancement, and defect reduction
Characterize/optimize process and develop control plan and OCAP
Works on developing continuous improvement processes/activities to reduce scrap, improve process capability, reduce cost as well as decrease cycle time
Responsible for designing/executing engineering experiments
Responsible for writing process specification documentation
No Diploma
High School Diploma or equivalent
College Course work or equivalent
2 Year college degree (Associate or equivalent)
4 Year college degree (Bachelor or equivalent)
Post-graduate degree or equivalent
Less than 1 year
2+ years
4+ years
6+ years
8+ years
10+ years
Knowledge of general semiconductor wafer processing and engineering practices
Competence in data analysis tools such as Excel, JMP, Python, SQL, or MATLAB
Knowledge of engineering statistics
Good written/oral communication skills
Fluency in MS Office suite
Project management skills
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
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards
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
Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp
Preferred
GaAs/InP semiconductor processing or optoelectronics device experience preferred
Company
Coherent Corp.
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems.
10001+ employees
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