Thin Films Process Engineer

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Thin Film Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and support sputtering, evaporation, CVD, and RTP processes for semiconductor manufacturing. Experience with GaAs, InP, and/or silicon wafers is desired. This position is responsible for process development, equipment ownership, automation, recipe management, and thin-film characterization to ensure robust manufacturing performance, high yield, and successful new product introductions. **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. **Culture Commitment** Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE…