Foundry Quality Engineer – Predictive AI for Si Photonics

COHERENT; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent is seeking a senior quality and reliability professional to lead predictive quality methodologies that align supplier PCM data with device designs, wafer test results, and factory yields. You will partner with internal engineering teams and external foundries to implement comprehensive quality processes for Coherent Silicon Photonic PIC products.

The role requires 5+ years in CMOS or Silicon Photonics foundry process development, strong communication skills, and proficiency in data

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Material Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field.
• 5+ years of CMOS or Silicon Photonics foundry process technology development or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of predictive quality methodologies aligning PCM data with device designs, test results, reliability, and yields.
• Partner with engineering teams and foundries to implement foundry quality processes for Coherent Silicon Photonic PIC Products.
• Derive predictive quality metrics from die testing and assembly sites and drive preventive actions.
• Participate in Materials Review Board to disposition discrepant material and streamline troubleshooting.
• Apply AI and big data techniques to analyze foundry quality data and recommend actions.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to DfQnR reviews and FMEA for new products.
• Support qualification activities for new PIC products and foundries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Device physics

Data analysis

MS Office

Optical devices knowledge

Problem solving

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Materials/Physics/EE

Tools

Lasers

Modulators

Photodetectors

Optical switches

Co-packaged optics

Optical transceivers

Job description

Coherent is seeking a senior quality and reliability professional to lead predictive quality methodologies that align supplier PCM data with device designs, wafer test results, and factory yields. You will partner with internal engineering teams and external foundries to implement comprehensive quality processes for Coherent Silicon Photonic PIC products.

The role requires 5+ years in CMOS or Silicon Photonics foundry process development, strong communication skills, and proficiency in data