Senior Process Engineer - Coherent Corp.

EXPERIENCE:

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.:

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

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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .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!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.Responsible for efficient operation of crystal growth processes