Manufacturing Operator

About the role

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.

All employees are expected to adhere to the company's ICARE values: 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform epitaxial growth and related technological processes in accordance with instructions from the engineering team.
• Prepare lot travelers, inspect substrates prior to use, and prepare SiC substrates for epi growth.
• Operate reactors and characterization tools; unload wafers (cassettes) on reactors and characterization tools.
• Conduct wafer inspections and enter observations and process records into the database.
• Monitor and adjust temperature, time, gas flow, power, and other process parameters in collaboration with engineering.
• Maintain accurate records of process parameters.
• Support the development and evolution of operating procedures.
• Assist engineering in wafer cleaning, characterization, and other areas as needed.
• Participate in FMEA activities.
• Troubleshoot epitaxial growth equipment malfunctions and perform maintenance on or replace epi growth chamber components.
• Keep epi reactor and characterization areas clean; actively participate in housekeeping initiatives.
• Follow all health, safety, environmental, ergonomic, and clean room requirements, regulations, and procedures.
• Execute and maintain ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System as required by location.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 3 years of experience in a related technical field, or Associate Degree in engineering/science.
• Experience in epitaxial growth and/or characterization preferred.
• Experience in testing and data analysis, process improvement, and equipment maintenance preferred.
• Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, email, and internet.

Skills

• Technically inclined with strong written communication, attention to detail, and mechanical skills.
• Well organized and able to perform several tasks in parallel.
• Computer-literate to operate computer-controlled equipment and perform data entry.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to work closely with the engineering team.
• ITAR compliance: must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Schedule

100% on-site. Day shift: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM or night shift: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM on a rotating schedule: 3 days on / 4 days off, 4 days on / 3 days off with a swing day on Wednesday.

Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 40 lb parts.
• Follow all site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.