Coherent

Senior Semiconductor Metrology Engineer

Coherent • $100K — $130K *
Sherman, TX 75090In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in semiconductor metrology or 5+ years with a Master's/Ph.D. in a related field.
  • Strong grasp of semiconductor metrology techniques (optical, X-ray, electron-beam).
  • Experience in developing and optimizing measurement recipes for metrology tools.
  • Advanced skills in data analysis and statistical process control (SPC).
  • Proficiency in programming environments and data analysis tools, such as Python and MATLAB.

Responsibilities

  • Support R&D and production within the semiconductor metrology lab.
  • Develop and maintain measurement recipes for various metrology tools.
  • Ensure accuracy and efficiency of metrology process control for production materials.
  • Analyze datasets to identify trends and communicate findings effectively.
  • Track and report key performance indicators related to metrology capabilities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve yields and support process development.
  • Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership in metrology.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career development and growth within a leading manufacturing company.
  • A supportive environment that values integrity, collaboration, and respect.
  • Involvement in innovative product development for various industries.
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Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Be a key member of the semiconductor metrology lab, supporting R&D and production manufacturing.
  • Develop, qualify, and maintain measurement recipes for inline and offline metrology tools (e.g., thickness, roughness, composition, stress, defect quantification, etc.).
  • Support metrology process control for materials moving through the production line, ensuring measurement accuracy, repeatability, and throughput.
  • Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, process excursions, and root causes; communicate findings clearly to process engineering and operations teams.
  • Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to metrology capabilities, tool utilization, cycle time, and measurement uncertainty.
  • Collaborate closely with process engineering, manufacturing, quality, and equipment teams to support process development and yield improvement.
  • Support tool qualifications, gauge R&R studies, and continuous improvement initiatives for measurement methodologies.
  • Establish best practices for data integrity, documentation, and statistical analysis.
  • Support technology transfers from development to high-volume manufacturing.
  • Interface with equipment vendors to maintain and service all instruments.
  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians; provide technical leadership within the metrology function.

Technical Skills
  • Strong background in semiconductor metrology techniques such as optical, X-ray, electron-beam, and bulk/surface analysis methods (e.g., XRD, SEM, AFM, wafer level defect mapping and classification).
  • Experience setting up, optimizing, and maintaining measurement recipes on commercial metrology platforms.
  • Advanced data analysis skills, including statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), and uncertainty analysis.
  • Proficiency with data analysis tools and programming environments (e.g., Python, MATLAB, JMP).
  • Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing flows and inline metrology integration.
  • Familiarity with yield analysis, process control methodologies, and manufacturing metrics.
  • Ability to translate complex measurement data into actionable insights for cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong documentation, presentation, and technical communication skills.

Education
  • Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years and a Master's.degree or a Ph.D.w 3 years exp in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.


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.

About Coherent

Coherent, Inc. is a global leader in providing laser-based solutions to a broad range of commercial and scientific research customers. The company designs, manufactures, and markets lasers, laser-based systems, precision optics, and related accessories for a diverse group of customers. Coherent's markets include scientific research, OEM components and instrumentation, microelectronics, materials processing, and life sciences. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications. Coherent was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Learn more about Coherent
Size
5,085 employees
Market Cap
$4.6 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$419.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
COHR
* Ladders Estimates

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