Senior Wafer Equipment Engineer — PM & Process Optimization

II-VI UK, Ltd.; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking an experienced equipment engineering leader to drive safe operation and high uptime across wafer processing tools. You will coordinate with EES, process engineering, quality, and manufacturing to optimize tool availability and performance.

The role requires 10+ years in wafer equipment, deep hands‑on repair experience, and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams. Travel and 24/7 support are expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• 4 Year college degree or Military Electronics certification (will be considered based on years of semiconductor experience).
• 10+ years experience working on wafer processing equipment or related experience.
• Maintenance knowledge across Cleaving, Stacking/Unstacking, and multiple equipment listed in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Drive safe, high‑quality equipment team performance.
• Maintain communications between EES, process engineering, quality, test and manufacturing for tool availability.
• Develop KPI and projects with process engineers to improve methods.
• Provide data for decision making and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Lead technicians on complex tool repairs and provide hands‑on support.
• Direct equipment installation and manage PM documents and spare parts.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Support 24/7 factory operations and safety procedures.

Skills

RF systems troubleshooting

Reading schematics/blueprints

Vacuum theory & pumps

Problem solving/root cause analysis

Leadership communication

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Troubleshooting and data analysis

Education

4 Year college degree or Military Electronics certification

10+ years wafer processing equipment experience (education note)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Coherent Corp. is seeking an experienced equipment engineering leader to drive safe operation and high uptime across wafer processing tools. You will coordinate with EES, process engineering, quality, and manufacturing to optimize tool availability and performance.

The role requires 10+ years in wafer equipment, deep hands‑on repair experience, and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams. Travel and 24/7 support are expected as part of the role.