Coherent
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Works within a team of engineers and technicians on projects and specific tasks related to the manufacturing of wide bandgap semiconductor substrates. Actively participates in Engineering and R&D projects and commercial substrate manufacturing. Designs and carries out experiments related to material processing and substrate fabrication and analyzes their results. Characterizes produced substrates using all necessary tools and techniques, including those available at II-VI, as well as from other sources. Investigates and models experimental data to establish correlations and trends.
Develops, optimizes and sustains manufacturing processes of substrate polishing and cleaning. Establishes process capability and reliability benchmarks using Statistical Process Control methodologies. Finds innovative solutions to technical problems that lead to the improved product quality, increased yields and throughput.
Education & Experience
Working Conditions
Clean room
Physical Requirements
Working in clean room
Safety Requirements
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. 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.
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.:
I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust
C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome
R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone
E nthusiasm - 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.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State."
About Us
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.
About the Team
II-VI Aerospace & Defense is a high technology company, offering careers in offices and campuses in California, Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. We work with emerging technology in areas of atmospheric sensing and imaging, adaptive optics, optical communications, coherent beam combining, and numerical performance analysis of atmospheric optics systems. II-VI A&D has recently been awarded several new government contracts and we are offering opportunities to leverage your technical experience and interpersonal skills for something more than a simple paycheck. If this sounds like the type of environment you are seeking at this point in your career, and if your background meets these qualifications, please apply. We will offer a competitive salary and benefits. Since II-VI A&D is a rapidly expanding organization, it means that significant opportunities exists for career advancement and professional development.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Works within a team of engineers and technicians on projects and specific tasks related to the manufacturing of wide bandgap semiconductor substrates. Actively participates in Engineering and R&D projects and commercial substrate manufacturing. Designs and carries out experiments related to material processing and substrate fabrication and analyzes their results. Characterizes produced substrates using all necessary tools and techniques, including those available at II-VI, as well as from other sources. Investigates and models experimental data to establish correlations and trends.
Develops, optimizes and sustains manufacturing processes of substrate polishing and cleaning. Establishes process capability and reliability benchmarks using Statistical Process Control methodologies. Finds innovative solutions to technical problems that lead to the improved product quality, increased yields and throughput.
Education & Experience
- BS, MS or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or similar disciplines.
- 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience in process control and manufacturing or engineered materials industry.
- Experience in substrate cleaning, etching, and other wet chemistry process is a strong plus
- Experience in substrate surface analysis techniques such as particle scan, surface metal and contamination characterization, is a strong plus.
- Experience with statistical analysis tools such as JMP, Minitab, or R is a strong plus
- General knowledge of semiconductor materials, technological processes used in their manufacturing and methods of materials characterization.
- Experience with problem analysis and resolution
- Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently or working with others
- Ability to recommend and implement improvements.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of substrate processes that include lapping, polishing and wafer surface cleaning.
- Hands-on experience with substrate characterization and use of optical, interferometric and other tools.
- Familiarity with statistical process control tools, such as Design of Experiments (DOE) and Minitab.
- Fluency with programs and tools used for data collection, analysis, modeling and plotting, such as Excel or similar.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities involving external and internal priorities.
- Ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross cultural, global team environment.
- Handle special assignments promptly and professionally.
- Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency.
- 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)
Working Conditions
Clean room
Physical Requirements
Working in clean room
Safety Requirements
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. 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.
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.:
I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust
C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome
R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone
E nthusiasm - 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.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State."
About Us
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.
About the Team
II-VI Aerospace & Defense is a high technology company, offering careers in offices and campuses in California, Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. We work with emerging technology in areas of atmospheric sensing and imaging, adaptive optics, optical communications, coherent beam combining, and numerical performance analysis of atmospheric optics systems. II-VI A&D has recently been awarded several new government contracts and we are offering opportunities to leverage your technical experience and interpersonal skills for something more than a simple paycheck. If this sounds like the type of environment you are seeking at this point in your career, and if your background meets these qualifications, please apply. We will offer a competitive salary and benefits. Since II-VI A&D is a rapidly expanding organization, it means that significant opportunities exists for career advancement and professional development.