Principal Coating Engineer

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Role Overview

This position will proactively support and lead the integration qualification and continuous improvement of critical semiconductor manufacturing equipment including PVD laser marking dicing and AOI systems. The role combines strong technical expertise in thin-film process engineering with cross-functional collaboration to drive yield improvement process stability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization

• Develop test and refine PVD (sputtering and evaporation) processes to achieve desired thin-film properties including uniformity adhesion and performance.
• Optimize process parameters for high-yield cost-effective and scalable manufacturing.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Commission calibrate and maintain PVD and related equipment to ensure reliable and repeatable operation.
• Partner with equipment vendors and internal teams to implement upgrades modifications and preventive maintenance programs.

Data Analysis & Troubleshooting

• Perform detailed analysis of process data and film quality using advanced metrology and characterization tools.
• Identify root causes of equipment or process issues and implement robust corrective actions.

Documentation

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) process specifications and qualification reports.
• Ensure thorough documentation of experiments results and process baselines for knowledge retention and traceability.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with R&D NPI and manufacturing teams to enable smooth technology transfer and ramp-up.
• Collaborate with process and quality engineers to translate key parameters into equipment and tooling designs that maximize yield and reduce cycle time.
• Mentor technicians and operators providing technical guidance and training to strengthen team capability.

Quality Control & Continuous Improvement

• Define and maintain baseline recipes and statistical process control (SPC) systems to monitor performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cycle time yield and cost-of-ownership metrics.
• Support audits and compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelors or Masters or Phds degree in Materials Science Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Bachelor 12yrs or above MS 8 years or above Phd 5 yrs or above of hands-on experience in PVD (sputtering/evaporation) or semiconductor manufacturing processes.
  • Strong background in equipment integration process development and yield improvement.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in thin-film characterization techniques (e.g. ellipsometry XRD SEM profilometry).
  • Familiarity with SPC DOE FMEA and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Experience with laser marking wafer dicing and AOI equipment is a plus.
• Analytical Abilities: Strong data analysis troubleshooting and root cause identification skills.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate process and quality requirements into equipment/tooling design.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work cross-functionally with R&D manufacturing quality and equipment engineering teams.
• Mindset: Self-motivated detail-oriented and proactive in driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume semiconductor or optical component manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of vacuum technology thin-film deposition systems and cleanroom operations.
• Familiarity with optical coatings photonics or laser-based device manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success in new product introduction (NPI) and scaling processes from prototype to mass production.
• Hands-on experience with automation robotics or factory integration systems (MES/SECS/GEM).
• ALN/AL2O3 machining Dicing Plating experience is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.