Process Integration Engineer

Lumentum; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecommunications field is seeking a Process Integration Engineer to join their skilled team in San Jose. This role involves overseeing wafer fabrication processes, integrating engineering designs into operable chips, and ensuring robust manufacturing practices. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in III-V semiconductor processing and statistical analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 3+ years or Master's with 5+ years of hands-on experience required.
• Comprehensive expertise in III-V semiconductor wafer processing needed.
• Must be proficient in statistical data analysis and previous experience in high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Integrate processing steps and create flows for III-V based laser chip products.
• Perform statistical data analysis using Six Sigma methodologies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support production and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Statistical data analysis

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science

Master's degree in related field

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Process Integration Engineer to become part of our skilled cross-functional team. In this role, you will oversee wafer fabrication processes for the manufacturing of III-V Semiconductor optoelectronic devices, such as Edge Emitting Lasers and VCSELs. The Integration Engineer will play a key role in effectively translating designs into operational chips, necessitating collaboration with various engineering teams, such as, R&D, Product Engineering, Testing and Reliability Teams to achieve production scaling and lean manufacturing objectives.

Job Duties

• Integrate individual processing steps and process modules to create process flows for III-V based laser chip products, such as Edge Emitting Lasers, and VCSELs
• Develop new process modules for realizing novel chips, and ensuring these processes are robust and ready for high volume manufacturing
• Serve as the process expert for the chips and support daily production through real-time issue resolution
• Lead chip failure analysis to understand processes marginalities and troubleshoot potential root causes for yield, process and performance excursions
• Perform statistical data analysis and utilize data driven Six Sigma methodologies such as FMEA, Capability Analysis, SPC, DOE, Design for Manufacturing for improving processes, reducing defects and minimizing variations
• Collaborate closely with the foundry team to meet fab yield targets, improve yield, reduce costs, and minimize cycle time
• Deliver NPI projects on schedule per Gate Review timeline
  
  

Requirements

• 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.
• Comprehensive hands-on expertise in various III-V semiconductor wafer processing methods, such as lithography, dry and wet etching, dielectric and metal deposition, as well as implantation and diffusion.
• Practical experience in creating compound semiconductor device process flows and integrating both existing and new wafer processes.
• Proficient in statistical data analysis with experience in tools such as JMP and Minitab.
• Experience with semiconductor wafer fabrication processes in a high-volume production environment, encompassing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), process and quality management (PMS/QMS), as well as change management.
• Proficient in problem-solving, a collaborative team member, capable of meeting project deadlines, and possessing excellent communication skills.
• Ability to offer as needed round-the-clock support/consultation for fab manufacturing activities, including off-hours assistance
• This role requires a 100% on-site presence at Lumentum's facility in San Jose, CA.
  
  

At Lumentum you will find yourself in a great corporate culture. Lumentum offers excellent benefits, equitable salaries, challenging yet rewarding work and opportunities to learn and expand your skills.

Pay Range

P60-USA-1 :$103,600.00 - $148,000.00

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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