Process Engineering Director

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage engineering for qualification of customers, process control, and continuous improvement for the Facility.
• Sustain and improve all aspects of existing ion implant processes.
• Supervise process technicians and lead efforts including implementing process improvements, conducting experiments, and executing gauge capabilities with direction from senior Process Engineering Member.
• Interface with sales for achievement of a common goal.
• Monitor the compliance and reporting to the appropriate agencies.
• Work directly with customers on new process development and any process-related issues.
• Develop and maintain simulation models to support customer requests and business growth.
• Focus on Process Development and Process-Related-Equipment-Enhancement Development.
• Sustain/Support Implantation production as necessary.
• Manage maintenance team to support tool uptime and PMs.

Education & Experience

• At minimum, 10+ years of relevant work experience working in a technical factory with at least 7 years of management experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, material science, physics, chemical engineering, or equivalent experience in a wafer fabrication area is preferred.
• Experience with ion implantation process engineering for a variety of process technologies (Discrete devices, Bipolar, CMOS, etc) and a variety of tool types.
• Experience with high volume fabrication processes, process FMEA's, control plans, and statistical process control.
• Proven experience with standard costing systems and identifying, justifying, and deploying new capital assets.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma methods.

Skills

• Knowledge in the areas of integrated circuit integration or statistical process control is a plus.
• Strong written communication (proposals, memos) and verbal communication skills (listening, making presentations).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and Microsoft Project (or similar software).
• A mix of computer skills needed; skills in high voltage, low current electronics, logic circuits, pneumatic logic, and ion physics.

Working Conditions

• Work in an office environment and non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility.
• Work in a Class 10/100/1000 clean room for extended periods.
• Wear full clean room attire.
• Work with and/or around chemicals such as acids and solvents.
• Provide support during off hours.

ITAR/EAR

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or protected individual).
• Compliance with all applicable export control regulations.

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!