Senior Process Engineer

Responsible for efficient operation of crystal growth processes, including source synthesis, seed preparation, bulk crystal growth, post growth treatment, and any other related processes.

Creates and maintains SPC charts for critical crystal growth processes. Lead the implementation of processes and technology from the crystal growth R&D to crystal growth manufacturing.

Work with the R&D team of engineers and technicians on projects and specific tasks related to the development and manufacturing of Silicon Carbide crystals.

Within the framework of R&D projects and commercial manufacturing run by AMD designs, schedules and carries out crystal growth, materials processing and other experiments and analyzes their results.

Maintains technical drawings of crystal growth and related equipment parts. Characterizes produced single crystals using all necessary tools and techniques, including those available at AMD, as well as from other sources inside and outside II-VI.

Investigates and models experimental data to establish correlations and trends. Characterizes technological processes, establishes the process reliability and "bottlenecks".

Finds innovative solutions to technical problems and optimizes crystal growth so it leads to the improved product quality, increased yields and throughput.

Generates scientific and technical ideas and contributes to the Intellectual Property Portfolio of II-VI by writing IP disclosures and patents.

EDUCATION :

• Bachelor's in Material Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a related area of study
• Master's or . degree in related technical field is a strong plus.

EXPERIENCE :

• 3 to 7 years of relevant manufacturing experience
• 5 years process development experience in a technology-based environment; 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience with semiconductor materials and devices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others
• Experience with problem analysis and resolution at the functional level
• Proven track record of continuous improvement
• Able to develop plans, set goals, to evaluate work accomplishments and provide effective feedback
• Experienced with Total Quality Business Excellence and business process management
• General knowledge of crystal growth principles and practice.
• Hands-on experience in the operation of furnaces, power supplies, vacuum systems and infrastructure equipment.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in maintenance of furnaces and associated laboratory instruments and facilities.
• Able to rapidly identify operational and technical problems and emergencies and develop quick responses.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and issues in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work with employees in a multi-cultural, global team environment
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency
• Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a . Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 . 1324b(a)(3)

SiC Crystal Growth Manufacturing (40%)

• Optimize up-time for all crystal growth furnaces and equipment and minimize unscheduled downtime for all crystal growth furnaces and equipment.
• Develop and optimize all crystal growth and related processes including seed preparation, source preparation, crystal growth and crystal growth related characterization.
• Uses statistical tools such as SPC, DOE or similar for process development and data analysis. Use statistical methods and SPC charts to analyze the facility output and crystal quality trends.
• Actively participates in writing of crystal growth and related technological procedures in accordance with ISO-9000 guidelines.

Supervises and maintains a complete set of written growth room procedures.

• Trains all technicians on the transfer of R&D processes to manufacturing.
• Actively helps to solve equipment, process and training problems as they occur and in a timely manner.

SiC Crystal Growth Engineering Support (25%)

• Creates and maintains drawings related to crystal growth processes and equipment.
• Ensures that employee training is carried out in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in characterization of single crystals and substrates. Models and analyzes the obtained characterization data to establish fundamental trends and correlations and to develop scientifically sound conclusions.
• Periodically compiles various reports, such as Consumables Inventory, Yield, Process Output, Furnace Utilization and other.
• Uses the results of characterization to establish factors that affect crystal quality and to make recommendations for the technology optimization.

Development and Optimization of Crystal Growth Technology (25%)

• Participates in the process development effort with the engineering team to advance the crystal growth technology.
• Identifies areas for cost reduction and supports WBG-wide cost reduction initiatives.
• Participates in a task team of engineers and technicians working on particular aspects of SiC crystal growth such as scaling up crystal diameter, improving growth process efficiency, enhancing yields and throughput, eliminating crystal defects, etc.
• Personally contributes to the development of ideas, approaches and engineering solutions leading to the improved crystal quality, growth process improvements and better characterization.

Human Resources / Administrative (10%)

• The Coherent Employee Success and Growth Process is executed effectively and an ESGP is co-developed and in place with each employee.
• Performance feedback / reviews are conducted at a high quality level and on time.
• Support is provided for the development and coordination of training plans and materials to continuously improve employee skill sets and productivity.
• Hiring, reviewing, promoting, counseling and / or terminating personnel is conducted in a fair, equitable manner.
• Responsible for maintaining a quality work environment housekeeping standards.
• Role model for Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction and Business Results.
• A high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, competency, and quality is established and maintained.

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. :

I ntegrity Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

To conform to . Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a . person, lawful permanent resident of the ., protected individual as defined by 8.

1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the . Department of conform to . Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a .

person, lawful permanent resident of the ., protected individual as defined by 8. . 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the . Department of State.

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.

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