Coherent Corp. · 1 day ago
Process Engineer
Easton, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expCoherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials, and networking components. They are seeking a Process Engineer responsible for the efficient operation of crystal growth processes and the implementation of technology from R&D to manufacturing, working closely with engineers and technicians on related projects.
Semiconductors
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for efficient operation of crystal growth processes, including source synthesis, seed preparation, bulk crystal growth, post growth treatment, and any other related processes
Creates and maintains SPC charts for critical crystal growth processes
Lead the implementation of processes and technology from the crystal growth R&D to crystal growth manufacturing
Work with the R&D team of engineers and technicians on projects and specific tasks related to the development and manufacturing of Silicon Carbide crystals
Within the framework of R&D projects and commercial manufacturing run by AMD designs, schedules and carries out crystal growth, materials processing and other experiments and analyzes their results
Maintains technical drawings of crystal growth and related equipment parts
Characterizes produced single crystals using all necessary tools and techniques, including those available at AMD, as well as from other sources inside and outside Coherent
Investigates and models experimental data to establish correlations and trends
Characterizes technological processes, establishes the process reliability and 'bottlenecks'
Finds innovative solutions to technical problems and optimizes crystal growth so it leads to the improved product quality, increased yields and throughput
Generates scientific and technical ideas and contributes to the Intellectual Property Portfolio of Coherent by writing IP disclosures and patents
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Material Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a related area of study
3 to 7 years of relevant manufacturing experience
Knowledge of technological processes used in the process of device manufacturing, including crystal growth and epitaxy
Hands-on experience in materials characterization using electronic, optical and x-ray methods
Experience in evaluation and optimization of technological processes
Experience in writing proposals, reports and preparation of presentations in an R&D environment
Experienced with Total Quality/Business Excellence and business process management
General knowledge of crystal growth principles and practice
Hands-on experience in the operation of furnaces, power supplies, vacuum systems and infrastructure equipment
Knowledge and hands-on experience in maintenance of furnaces and associated laboratory instruments and facilities
Understanding of crystal growth principles and related physical/chemical phenomena, including thermodynamics of chemical reactions, heat and mass transfer
Knowledge of scientific principles and practice of crystal characterization, including electrical, optical and x-ray characterization methods
Extensive hands-on experience with statistical tools and their use for process characterization, including failure and error analysis
Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE)
Knowledge of theory and practice of vacuum equipment and processes
Familiarity with programs and software used for engineering calculations, modeling and data processing
Ability to handle multiple priorities and work with employees and customers in a multi-cultural, global team environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
ITAR compliance requirement: Individual must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
Hands-on work
Must be able to lift 25 lb. parts
Preferred
Master's or Ph.D. degree in related technical field is a strong plus
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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