Principal RD Grinding Engineer
Principal RD Grinding Engineer
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Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Drive development of high speed grinding process with a strong focus on improving quality throughput and manufacturing costs
- Initiate technical ideas to improve high speed grinding process
- Serve as a subject matter expert for the grinding process
- Collaborate with the other team members to understand the influence of upstream and downstream process on the substrate quality.
- Develop technical approaches schedules and deliverables with detailed project plan
- Implement innovative solutions to high speed grinding process
- Develop nextgeneration grinding process with higher throughput improved quality and reduced manufacturing costs
- Deliver results with an expedited timeline
- Establish review and update both shortterm and long term experimental plans
- Utilize statistical tools to characterize technological processes and determine process reliability and bottlenecks. Analyze process/product failure modes. Provide rapid feedback to the SiC production team
- Readily communicate the ideas experimental and analytical results to the team in an open and timely manner to accelerate the technology progress
- Perform fundamental research related to SiC grinding process
- Be an expert in analytics tools and data analysis
- Actively participate in exploring next generation grinding technologies
- Generates scientific and technical ideas and contributes to the Intellectual Property of IIVI by writing IP disclosures and patent applications.
Education & Experience
- Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering Physics or Materials science with minimum 5 yr. high speed rigid grinding experience
- MS in Mechanical Engineering with 10yr. high speed grinding experience
- Solid experience in high speed grinding of semiconductor or hard materials such as GaAS Si InP SiC and Sapphire
- Extensive knowledge of principles of surface grinding and associated grinders
- Extensive hands on experience with high speed surface grinders
- Experience in high volume manufacturing of semiconductor products
- Extensive handson experience with statistical tools and their use for process characterization including failure and error analysis. Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and work with employees and customers in a multicultural global team environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Skills
- Design of experiments methodology for process development statistical software tools for data analysis
- Ability to manage projects involving procurement installation and provein of grinders and associated equipment
- Ability to handle multiple priorities involving external and internal priorities
- Ability to work with crossfunctional teams and excel in a growing crossorganizational cross cultural global team environment
- Ability to work with vendors and evaluate technology
- Handle special assignments promptly and professionally
- Set a high standard of ethics professionalism leadership and competency
Working Conditions
- Normally 95
- May require longer working hours in order to complete mission critical tasks
- On site in Pine Brook NJ and Easton PA
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift 10 lb. parts
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 and maintenance of the ISOand/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
CultureCommitment
Ensure adherence to companys 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.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR) applicant must be a U.S. person lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)3 or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR) applicant must be a U.S. person lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)3 or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
