Process Engineer - E-Beam Lithography

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Develop and optimize e-beam lithography processes for the fabrication of edge-emitting lasers and VCSELs.


* Monitors SPC data and maintains process control.


* Maintains process step-wise yield and investigates yield issues in the unit process and is tasked with developing/implementing corrective actions.


* 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.


* Trains Process Technicians on unit-processes.


* Collaborates with other functional groups, including Operation, Equipment Engineering, Process Integration, Design, Supply Chain, etc.

to achieve business unit/organizational objectives.


* Leading teams to resolve technical issues involving more than one process area.


* Train engineers on general engineering practice.

Education & Experience

Required Minimum Education

4 Year college degree (Bachelor or equivalent)

Expected Minimum Years of Related Experience

10+ years

Skills


* Strong e-beam lithography process experience.


* Have broad knowledge and in-depth understanding of photo resist chemicals, photo lithography processes and tools


* Knowledge of general semiconductor wafer processing and engineering practices.


* GaAs/InP semiconductor processing or optoelectronics device experience preferred.


* Knowledge of engineering statistics.


* Knowledge of semiconductor lasers is preferred.


* Good written/oral communication skill.


* Fluency in MS Office suite as well as JMP or other statistics software.


* Project management skills

Working Conditions


* Will be exposed to areas where hand tools and power tools are being operated


* Will be exposed to areas where hazardous chemicals or gases are stored


* Ability to work in a cleanroom environment per semi-conductor protocol/requirements

Physical Requirements


* 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

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

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