Senior/Lead Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on AI/ML, Factory Automation, APC, and FDC projects.
• Develop, deploy, maintain, and enhance AI/ML applications, Factory Automation solutions, Advanced Process Control (APC) controllers, and Fault Detection & Classification (FDC) models.
• Collect, integrate, and analyze manufacturing data for advanced analytics, machine learning, and intelligent manufacturing applications.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines and data engineering workflows.
• Develop machine learning models and advanced analytics solutions for yield prediction, process optimization, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, equipment health monitoring, process drift detection, root cause analysis, and intelligent process control.
• Translate process engineering requirements and customer requests into integrated AI/ML, automation, APC, and FDC solutions.
• Support semiconductor equipment integration using SECS/GEM communication standards, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and factory automation infrastructure.
• Implement robust automation, APC/FDC, and AI/ML solutions for new equipment installations, product introductions, and process technology transfers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation, APC, FDC, data integration, database, and equipment communication issues.
• Collaborate with Process, Equipment, Manufacturing, Yield Enhancement, and IT teams to deploy intelligent manufacturing solutions and continuously improve yield, throughput, cycle time, equipment effectiveness (OEE), and engineering productivity.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in data analytics in semiconductor, materials, or a related industry; or demonstratable equivalent abilities.
• BS/MS or equivalent degree in computer science, software engineering, physics, mathematics, statistics or similar STEM field.

Skills

• Leadership capabilities to independently lead complex technical initiatives, provide technical direction in AVI, AI/ML, and automation efforts, and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in high-pressure manufacturing environments.
• Experience modeling, analyzing, and validating complex, imperfect real-world manufacturing and inspection datasets, including image and in-situ equipment data.
• Solid knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes; background in process engineering, materials science, or related natural sciences is a plus.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite.
• Ability to sustainably work on a computer full-time.
• Willingness and ability to work in a cleanroom environment as needed for system integration, testing, or troubleshooting activities.

Safety Requirements

• All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality And Environmental Responsibilities

Note: 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

• 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!