Senior Lithography Process Leader - High-Volume Manufacturing

COHERENT; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. seeks a senior/lead Process Engineer to sustain and advance lithography operations in a high-volume semiconductor environment.

You will drive development, validation, and transfer of photolithography processes, while coordinating with Operations, Engineering, and Program Management to meet demand, improve yield, and reduce defects. The role requires a track record of leading engineering teams, strong problem-solving, and the ability to navigate cross-functional challenges in a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical & electronics engineering or related field.
• Ph.D. in photolithography preferred for III-V semiconductor work.
• 10+ years of semiconductor process engineering experience.
• At least 3+ years as a process owner in photolithography.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional engineering teams in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Deep knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and photolithography equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize lithography processes in high-volume manufacturing.
• Lead development, validation, and transfer of new/modified photolithography processes.
• Drive yield improvements and defect reduction via root cause analysis and process control.
• Mentor engineers and technicians; communicate risks and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to align plans with business priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Documentation

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s degree in electrical & electronics engineering

Ph.D. in photolithography (preferred)

Tools

Excel

JMP

SQL

Job description

Coherent Corp. seeks a senior/lead Process Engineer to sustain and advance lithography operations in a high-volume semiconductor environment.

You will drive development, validation, and transfer of photolithography processes, while coordinating with Operations, Engineering, and Program Management to meet demand, improve yield, and reduce defects. The role requires a track record of leading engineering teams, strong problem-solving, and the ability to navigate cross-functional challenges in a