MTS, Photonic Process Integration Engineer

COHERENT; Fremont (CA); Híbrido; USD 190.000 - 262.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Coherent Corp. is seeking a senior-level engineer to serve as the primary technical liaison with external silicon photonics and advanced packaging foundries in Fremont, CA. You will drive process development, qualification, audits, and CAPA initiatives across multiple foundry platforms.

You will lead root-cause analyses, monitor yield metrics, and implement CIP and DFx/DFY strategies in collaboration with PIC design teams, reliability, and manufacturing. Hybrid work options apply.

Formación

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of semiconductor foundry experience.
• Strong knowledge of photonics foundry and back-end manufacturing processes.
• Experience with qualification of photonic foundry process and PIC products.
• Experience with advanced packaging.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between Coherent and external silicon photonics, silicon CMOS, and advanced packaging foundry partners.
• Coordinate and drive foundry engagements related to process development, process control, manufacturing readiness, and technology qualification.
• Plan, coordinate, and participate in technical and quality audits of external foundry and manufacturing partners to assess process controls, quality systems, manufacturing readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead root-cause investigations and failure analysis activities in collaboration with foundries, internal reliability teams, and product engineering organizations.
• Track, analyze, and resolve wafer-level, die-level, and module-level yield detractors through systematic data analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Partner with foundries to identify, prioritize, and execute CIP initiatives that improve device performance, yield, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with PIC design teams to identify process sensitivities and implement DFM/DFY and robustness improvements.
• Develop process characterization plans and monitor key process metrics, process windows, and critical device parameters across multiple foundry platforms.
• Analyze fabrication, test, and reliability data to identify process trends, excursions, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support new product introductions, technology transfers, process qualifications, and foundry migrations.
• Work closely with reliability, test engineering, and manufacturing teams to establish process control methodologies and monitor long-term process stability.
• Participate in technical reviews with internal stakeholders and external foundry partners and communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Drive CAPA resulting from yield excursions, reliability concerns, or customer-return investigations.
• Evaluate foundry process control methodologies, SPC implementation, excursion management procedures, change control practices, and CAPA systems.
• Review foundry process changes, ECNs, PCNs, and technology updates to assess potential impacts on product performance, yield, reliability, and qualification status.
• Establish and maintain supplier performance metrics, including yield, defect density, process capability, cycle time, on-time delivery, and quality indicators.
• Develop and maintain process integration documentation, manufacturing specifications, process control plans, and supplier quality requirements.

Conocimientos

Silicon photonics

SPC analysis

Failure analysis

Python data analysis

Foundry engagement

Educación

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field

10+ years semiconductor foundry experience

Herramientas

JMP

Descripción del empleo

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between Coherent and external silicon photonics, silicon CMOS, and advanced packaging foundry partners.

• Coordinate and drive foundry engagements related to process development, process control, manufacturing readiness, and technology qualification.

• Plan, coordinate, and participate in technical and quality audits of external foundry and manufacturing partners to assess process controls, quality systems, manufacturing readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead root-cause investigations and failure analysis activities in collaboration with foundries, internal reliability teams, and product engineering organizations.

• Track, analyze, and resolve wafer-level, die-level, and module-level yield detractors through systematic data analysis and corrective action implementation.

• Partner with foundries to identify, prioritize, and execute Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) initiatives that improve device performance, yield, reliability, and manufacturability.

• Collaborate with PIC design teams to identify process sensitivities and implement Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM), Design-for-Yield (DFY), and process robustness improvements.

• Develop process characterization plans and monitor key process metrics, process windows, and critical device parameters across multiple foundry platforms.

• Analyze fabrication, test, and reliability data to identify process trends, excursions, and opportunities for improvement.

• Support new product introductions, technology transfers, process qualifications, and foundry migrations.

• Work closely with reliability, test engineering, and manufacturing teams to establish process control methodologies and monitor long-term process stability.

• Participate in technical reviews with internal stakeholders and external foundry partners and communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans.

• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) resulting from yield excursions, reliability concerns, or customer-return investigations.

• Evaluate foundry process control methodologies, Statistical Process Control (SPC) implementation, excursion management procedures, change control practices, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) systems.

• Review foundry process changes, engineering change notices (ECNs), process change notifications (PCNs), and technology updates to assess potential impacts on product performance, yield, reliability, and qualification status.

• Establish and maintain supplier performance metrics, including yield, defect density, process capability, cycle time, on-time delivery, and quality indicators.

• Develop and maintain process integration documentation, manufacturing specifications, process control plans, and supplier quality requirements.

Education & Experience

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field

• 10+ years of experience working with semiconductor foundries, photonics processes developments

• Strong understanding of photonics foundry and back-end manufacturing processes

• Experience in qualification of photonic foundry process and PIC products

• Experience with advanced packaging

Skills

• Strong understanding silicon photonics process integration and device manufacturing

• Yield analysis, SPC, and JMP statistical data analysis

• Failure analysis (FA), root-cause investigation, and CAPA implementation

• Python programming for data analysis, automation, and reporting

• Foundry engagement, supplier quality management, and process audits

Working Conditions

• This position is hybrid

• May require occasional off-site meetings or travel

• Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary

• Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job

• May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive’s needs

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.

• Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.

• Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

• Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.

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) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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ABOUT US

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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Job Identification:

2013153

Degree Level:

Doctorate Degree

Job Schedule:

Full time

Pay Scale:

$189,500 - $262,250 per year