Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Creates and maintains AVI recipes and processes.
Monitors SPC data and maintains process control.
Maintains process step•.vise yield and investigates yield issues in the unit and is tasked with developing/implementing corrective actions.
Characterize/optimize process and develop CTRL plan and OCAP.
Works on developing continuous improvement processes/activities to reduce scrap, improve process capability, reduce cost as well as decrease cycle time.
Responsible for writing process specification documentation.
Trains Process Technicians on unit-processes.
Collaborates with other functional groups, including Operations, Equipment Engineering, Process Integration, Design, Supply Chain, etc. to achieve business unit/organizational Objectives.
Resolves technical issues involving more than one process area
Education & Experience
-Bachelors' degree in Physics, Chemistry, Material Sciences or a closely related science or engineering major and at least 8 years of experience in the semiconductor industry OR
-Master degree and 6 years of industry experience OR
-PhD degree with 3 years of industry experience.
GaAs semiconductor processing or optoelectronics device experience preferred.
Skills
Knowledge of general semiconductor wafer processing and engineering practices.
Knowledge of multiple unit processes.
Knowledge of engineering statistics.
Knowledge of semiconductor lasers is preferred.
Good written/oral communication skill.
Fluency in MS Office suite as well as JMP or Other statistics software.
Working Conditions
Will be exposed to areas where hand tools and power tools are being operated. Will be exposed to areas where hazardous chemicals or gases are stored. Ability to work in a cleanroom environment per semi-conductor protocol/requirements.
Physical Requirements
Work in a class 100/1000 clean room for extended periods
Wear full cleanroom attire (smock, mask, etc.)
Work with and/or around chemicals (such as solids and acids)
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.:
Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm – 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.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related science or engineering field, plus at least 8 years of semiconductor industry experience
- Master's degree in a relevant field plus at least 6 years of semiconductor industry experience
- PhD in a relevant field plus at least 3 years of semiconductor industry experience
- Knowledge of general semiconductor wafer processing and engineering practices
- Knowledge of multiple semiconductor unit processes
- Knowledge of engineering statistics
- Fluency with Microsoft Office and JMP or other statistical software
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- GaAs semiconductor processing or optoelectronic device experience
- Semiconductor laser experience
- Ability to work in a semiconductor cleanroom while wearing full cleanroom attire
- Ability to work with or around chemicals, including solids and acids
Coherent Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Coherent Corp. and has not been reviewed or approved by Coherent Corp..
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage includes multiple national and region-specific options (UHC HDHP/HSA, PPO, EPO; Kaiser in CA; Health Net in OR) plus separate dental (Delta Dental) and vision (VSP), indicating strong breadth and choice. This breadth supports a solid total package in certain roles and locations.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity Value & Accessibility: An Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows buying shares at 85% of market price with contributions up to 10% of pay, expanding ownership access. This feature can materially bolster total rewards even when base pay is mid‑pack.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid time off includes 15 vacation days for new hires, 10 paid holidays, and additional paid time during a December shutdown. This structure provides a clear and competitive baseline for time away from work.
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What We Do
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.







