Primary Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for coordinating all development needs for coat, expose, develop, and metrology across multiple equipment platforms to support new product introduction and characterization. Collaborate with engineering and other functional peers to achieve challenging time lines associated with new process deployment and optimization. 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 CTRL 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. Resolves technical issues involving more than one process area. Education & Experience Minimum 5 yr. experience in front end photo processing with compound semiconductors or equivalent development. BS/MS in engineering or equivalent degree. Skills Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills. Work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp. integration and equipment teams. Knowledge of general semiconductor wafer processing and engineering practices. Knowledge of multiple unit processes. 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. 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 Flexibility to support 24/7 manufacturing site 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 Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.: Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone Enthusiasm - 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. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at .