Process Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Competency with semi-conductor crystals including II-VI and III-V compounds, laser crystals, and NLO crystals including oxides and fluorides.
• Plan and conduct engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to verify process efficacy, prove hypotheses or characterize material quality.
• Organize and write machine/process and qualification procedures.
• Operate and maintain crystal growth equipment for R&D and process development purposes.
• Assist in the design, construction, test and check-out of crystal growth and test equipment.
• Perform operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Work Experience: Masters in materials science or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of hands on experience in at least 1 method of crystal growth with emphasis on techniques for bulk congruent materials (Czochralski, Kyropoulos, Bridgman, VGF).
• Or Minimum 7 years of directly related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years direct experience.
• Experience with analytical equipment for optical/physical material characterization.
• Experience working from schematics, diagrams, written, and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.
• Proven understanding of laser and nonlinear optics principles.

Desired Qualifications

• PhD in materials science or related discipline.
• Experience in materials preparation and synthesis.
• Experience with common materials characterization techniques (SEM, XRD, GDMS, XRF, etc).
• Experience using Solid works, Labview, Macros for Excel.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong research analytical skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and multitask across multiple projects to utilize time efficiently.
• Strong communication skills in team meetings, presentations and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to work independently and to interface with large teams, working across departmental/discipline boundaries.

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): 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

About Us

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. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!