DescriptionResponsibilities
- Be a key member of the semiconductor metrology lab supporting R&D and production manufacturing.
- Develop qualify and maintain measurement recipes for inline and offline metrology tools (e.g. thickness roughness composition stress defect quantification etc.).
- Support metrology process control for materials moving through the production line ensuring measurement accuracy repeatability and throughput.
- Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends process excursions and root causes; communicate findings clearly to process engineering and operations teams.
- Define track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to metrology capabilities tool utilization cycle time and measurement uncertainty.
- Collaborate closely with process engineering manufacturing quality and equipment teams to support process development and yield improvement.
- Support tool qualifications gauge R&R studies and continuous improvement initiatives for measurement methodologies.
- Establish best practices for data integrity documentation and statistical analysis.
- Support technology transfers from development to high-volume manufacturing.
- Interface with equipment vendors to maintain and service all instruments.
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians; provide technical leadership within the metrology function.
Technical Skills
- Strong background in semiconductor metrology techniques such as optical X-ray electron-beam and bulk/surface analysis methods (e.g. XRD SEM AFM wafer level defect mapping and classification).
- Experience setting up optimizing and maintaining measurement recipes on commercial metrology platforms.
- Advanced data analysis skills including statistical process control (SPC) design of experiments (DOE) and uncertainty analysis.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools and programming environments (e.g. Python MATLAB JMP).
- Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing flows and inline metrology integration.
- Familiarity with yield analysis process control methodologies and manufacturing metrics.
- Ability to translate complex measurement data into actionable insights for cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong documentation presentation and technical communication skills.
Education
- Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 5 years and a or a Ph.D.w 3 years exp in Materials Science Physics Electrical Engineering Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
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 and/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.
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