II-VI Aerospace & Defense · 7 hours ago
Senior Engineering Technician
41762 Christy Street, Fremont, CA, 94538, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$29.95/hr - $42.66/hr
3+ years expII-VI Aerospace & Defense is a global leader in lasers and engineered materials. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to support wafer fabrication operations by monitoring and optimizing epitaxial growth processes, ensuring high yield and process stability while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Support daily epitaxy process operations within the wafer fabrication facility
Monitor process performance using Statistical Process Control (SPC) and respond to out-of-control conditions
Collect, analyze, and trend process data to identify deviations, root causes, and improvement opportunities
Execute and document process qualifications, engineering experiments, and development runs
Assist with tool setup, recipe management, and implementation of approved process changes
Perform and maintain weekly standards and routine checks for metrology and characterization tools
Collaborate with process engineers to troubleshoot yield, uniformity, thickness, and defect-related issues
Maintain accurate documentation, logs, and reports in compliance with fab procedures and quality requirements
Effectively prioritize tasks to support production schedules and engineering deadlines
Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, and maintenance
Adhere to all safety, cleanroom, chemical handling, and contamination control protocols
Qualification
Required
AA degree or higher with 3-5 years experience
2 years minimum hands-on experience with operation of computer-controlled and manual vacuum processing equipment such as MOCVD, PECVD, ICP, etc
2 years minimum hands-on experience with handling InP wafers
2 years minimum hands-on experience with wet chemical processing
InP wafer handling
Work in a systematic and organized way
Hands-on, roll up sleeves attitude
Clear and efficient communication and documentation skills
Team player
Able to work effectively in cleanroom environments
Able to stand and work for most of the workday
Able to pass yearly physical and SCBA respirator mask fit test for respiratory safety
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards
Preferred
Certified or able to obtain Hazmat Technician certification
Company
II-VI Aerospace & Defense
II-VI Aerospace & Defense provides optical assemblies.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sheila Campbell
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
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