Lumentum Operations LLC

Staff Wafer Process Engineer

Lumentum Operations LLC$108K — $155K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science or related field, or Master's degree with significant experience.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Sputter/PVD and EB Evaporator systems.
  • Expertise in semiconductor process engineering within a wafer fab environment.
  • Advanced skills in statistical methodologies (SPC, DOE, FMEA).
  • Proficiency in a range of characterization techniques and analytical tools including Python, MATLAB, and JMP.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize extensive knowledge in thin-film growth kinetics to adjust properties for multilayer stacks in PVD and EB evaporation.
  • Manage vacuum hardware including turbo pumps and pressure controllers, ensuring tool consistency.
  • Lead projects to enhance manufacturing processes, improving recipe robustness and reducing costs.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for yield issues, employing Pareto Analysis for in-film defect elimination.
  • Develop automated process health monitors using coding tools to maintain production quality.
  • Oversee equipment procurement from specifications to site acceptance testing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to qualify new processes and manage process change notices.
  • Mentor team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation packages including annual bonus and equity options.
  • Health and welfare benefits offered to support employee well-being.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities
  • Expert in PVD and EB Evaporation: Utilize extensive knowledge in thin-film growth kinetics to adjust optical, structural, and mechanical properties for intricate multilayer stacks.
  • Technical Oversight of Vacuum Hardware: Manage turbo pumps, MFCs, and pressure controllers. Lead process change integration across PLCs and control interfaces to ensure exact tool matching.
  • Lead Continuous Improvement Projects: Enhance and sustain high-volume manufacturing by improving recipe robustness and optimizing cycle time to lower the Cost of Ownership (COO).
  • Conduct In-Depth Root Cause Analysis: Lead RCA and FMEA for systemic yield issues. Use Pareto Analysis to ensure tool consistency and eliminate in-film defects.
  • Create Automated Process Health Monitors: Utilize Python, MATLAB, or JMP to maintain process health in high-volume production, addressing deviations and implementing corrective actions for consistent output.
  • Manage Equipment Procurement Lifecycle: Oversee the entire process from defining technical specifications and selecting vendors to final Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and high-volume manufacturing qualification.
  • Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work with Process Integration, Quality, and R&D teams on new process qualifications and Process Change Notices (PCN).
  • Mentor and Develop Team: Guide process engineers and technicians, promoting a culture of technical excellence and data-driven decision-making.


Technical Skills & Qualifications
  • Deposition Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Sputter Coating (DC, RF, Reactive) and EB Evaporation for metals, dielectrics, and oxides, with required hands-on experience.
  • Fab Experience: Demonstrated success in a Wafer Fab Manufacturing environment, supporting high-volume manufacturing toolsets and ensuring high uptime.
  • Statistical Methodology: Expert understanding of SPC, DOE, and FMEA for thorough process characterization and stability control.
  • Characterization Skills: Advanced proficiency in Ellipsometry, SEM-EDX, TEM, AFM, XPS, FIB, XRR, SAXS, FTIR, and Defect Metrology.
  • Analytical Tools: Utilize Python, MATLAB, JMP, or Minitab for data-driven decision-making and large-scale dataset analysis.


Education & Experience
  • Ph.D (with 3+ years of applicable hands on experience) or Master's degree (with 5+ years of applicable hands on experience) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science or related field is required.
  • Extensive experience in semiconductor process engineering, specifically with Sputter/PVD and EB Evaporator systems in a high-volume manufacturing is preferred.

Pay Range:
P60-USA-1 :$108,800.00 - $155,400.00
Disclaimer:

Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.

About Lumentum Operations LLC

Lumentum is a leading provider of photonics products for optical networking and commercial laser customers worldwide. The company designs and manufactures innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and commercial laser customers worldwide. Lumentum's optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. The company's commercial lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in Milpitas, California, and has R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. The company was founded in 2015 as a spinoff from JDS Uniphase Corporation.
Learn more about Lumentum Operations LLC
Size
5,618 employees
Market Cap
$3.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$189.1 million
Founded
2015
5 Year Trend
+11.3%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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