Coherent

Thin Films Process Engineer

Coherent • $90K — $120K *
Sherman, TX 75090In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of semiconductor process engineering experience.
  • Hands-on experience with sputtering, thermal/e-beam evaporation, CVD, and RTA systems.
  • Experience with GaAs, InP, and/or silicon wafer processing.
  • Familiarity with high-paced semiconductor manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize sputtering, evaporation, CVD, and RTA processes for thin films.
  • Establish and maintain robust process windows for production.
  • Support process integration and yield improvement initiatives.
  • Act as the process owner for key semiconductor equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to enhance reliability and yield.
  • Utilize SPC, DOE, and statistical analysis for process capability improvements.
  • Support equipment qualification and preventive maintenance activities.

Benefits

  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and process improvement.
  • Chance to work in a collaborative, high-paced environment.
  • Involvement in critical projects supporting new product development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Develop, optimize, and maintain sputtering, evaporation, CVD, and RTA processes for metal and dielectric films.
  • Establish robust process windows and transfer new processes into production.
  • Support process integration, yield improvement, and new product development.
  • Serve as the process owner for sputtering, evaporation, CVD, and RTA equipment.
  • Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to improve reliability, uptime, and yield.
  • Support equipment qualifications, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Characterize thin films using profilometry, four-point probe, ellipsometry, SEM, XRD, and AFM.
  • Monitor film thickness, sheet resistance, stress, uniformity, adhesion, and surface morphology.
  • Utilize SPC, DOE, and statistical analysis to improve process capability and reduce variation.
  • Support recipe development, automated recipe download, and recipe verification.
  • Work with automation and equipment teams to maintain process limits, alarms, and fault detection systems.
  • Analyze equipment and process data to identify trends, prevent excursions, and improve manufacturing consistency.
  • Develop process documentation, work instructions, control plans, and FMEAs.
  • Support technology transfers, new equipment installations, and technician training.

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of semiconductor process engineering experience.
  • Hands-on experience with sputtering (DC, RF, reactive), thermal and/or e-beam evaporation, CVD, and RTA systems.
  • Experience processing GaAs, InP, and/or silicon wafers.
  • Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing in a high paced production environment.

Skills
  • Experience with thin-film metrology, including profilometry, four-point probe, ellipsometry, SEM, XRD, and AFM.
  • Experience measuring film thickness, sheet resistance, stress, uniformity, adhesion, and surface morphology.
  • Experience with manufacturing automation, recipe management, automated recipe download, and equipment data collection.
  • Familiarity with SPC, DOE, FDC, and statistical analysis tools such as JMP.
  • Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and process optimization skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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

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.

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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