Equipment Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Works with Epitaxy growth and fabrication engineers/scientists to identify ideas and requirements for modified upgraded or new process equipment.
• Works with Epitaxy growth and fabrication engineers/scientists to reach agreements on designs costs resource plans and timelines for high priority process equipment projects.
• Collaborates with technical staff in the design and development of improved process equipment. Performs detailed design and development tasks of new systems
• Assists in the documentation of new equipment designs processes and procedures in accordance with quality management system.
• Leads the troubleshooting problem identification and corrective action process when Epitaxy growth equipment is not performing to specification or enduser expectation.
• Develops and improves new and existing process control schema including automation equipment I/O subsystems sensors transducers hardware and software. Work with internal scientists/engineers as well as vendors to determine optimal device requirements and specifications.
• Develops and improves new and existing network infrastructure systems and database interface systems.
• Participate in Epitaxy equipment Preventive Maintenance and cleaning of SiC coated parts.
• Participate in Gas Cylinder changes.
• Participates at a high level in the implementation and improvement of preventative maintenance program activities for all WBG equipment and facilities.

Education & Experience

• BS (ME or EE) in Engineering
• Minimum of 1 year equipment automation support (both software and hardware) in a semiconductor wafer manufacturing environment.
• Experience with problem analysis and resolution
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently or working with others
• Ability to recommend and implement improvements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with networked PC based computer system (MS Office spreadsheets access graphics Email MRP systems and accounting software)

Skills

• General knowledge and handson experience in the procurement installation networking startup operation and maintenance of electronic instruments I/O subsystems controllers and computers in an electronic or optical materials environment
• Demonstrated capability to solve problems that occur during the development of new equipment and procedures
• Commitment to developing and maintaining ISO9000 compliant activities
• Ability to work with employees and within organizational disciplines when quality issues must be addressed and resolved.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities involving external and internal priorities
• Ability to excel in a crossorganizational cross cultural global team environment
• Handle special assignments promptly and professionally
• Set a high standard of ethics professionalism leadership and competency
• Due to ITAR compliance this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident Alien or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)3

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.