Coherent Corp. · 2 months ago
Sr Sapphire Crystal Growth Process Engineer
36570 Briggs Road, Murrieta, CA, 92563, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $132K/yr
5+ years expCoherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers and engineered materials, seeking a highly skilled Sr Sapphire Crystal Growth Process Engineer. This role involves operating sapphire crystal growth equipment, driving advancements in process and product development, and troubleshooting various challenges to meet customer needs.
Semiconductors
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Identifies and monitors critical crystal growth process parameters, addresses factors that impact process control, yield, and throughput
Creates/maintains crystal growth procedures, SPC charts and related paperwork
Investigates data to establish correlations & trends, improvements, and root cause failure analysis for existing processes
Utilizes fundamental understanding of materials science and crystal growth to develop new growth processes to meet internal and external customer requirements
Leads the implementation of processes/technology from R&D to manufacturing
Supports manufacturing operations in capacity expansion and supplier qualification while maintaining quality and meeting product specifications
Generates scientific and technical ideas, contributes to the Intellectual Property Portfolio of Coherent by writing disclosures and patents. Participates to scientific meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelors in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry. Master's or Ph.D. degree in related technical field is a strong plus
Minimum 5 years of melt crystal growth experience, preferably with sapphire, YAG, spinel or other high-melting materials
Hands-on experience in the operation of high temperature furnaces, power supplies, vacuum systems, and infrastructure equipment
Good command of crystal growth principles, materials science, and their application to crystal growth technology in industrial environment
Working knowledge of crystal growth equipment troubleshooting. Ability to rapidly identify operational, technical problems and emergencies, and to develop quick responses
Experience with SPC and DoE, maintaining records, preparing reports and technical summaries, internal and external presentations
Proficiency in CAD, preferably SolidWorks
Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently or working as part of a team, working with employees in a multi-cultural, global team environment
Sets a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency
Job operates in production environment on 1st shift, schedule is Mon-Fri. May occasionally work on 2nd or 3rd shift to meet manufacturing demands is required. May occasionally require weekend support
Works in areas with fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals
Required to function in narrow aisles or passageways
Noise level – Usually loud
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other employees accurately, loudly, or quickly
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Working with Hand / Fingers: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
Visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and 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
Wears safety gear for extended period of time, including safety glasses, respirator, and safety shoes
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 A&D
Preferred
Experience with additional crystal growth methods or materials (e.g., Ge, Silicon, CaF2, KNS) is highly desirable
Benefits
Competitive compensation program
Career development platform
Company
Coherent Corp.
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Julie Eng
Chief Technology Officer
Yajun Wang
Networking Segment CTO
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