SeniorLead Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify prioritize and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on AI/ML Factory Automation APC and FDC projects that deliver the highest operational impact and return on investment (ROI) across the wafer fabrication facility.
• Develop deploy maintain and enhance AI/ML applications Factory Automation solutions Advanced Process Control (APC) controllers and Fault Detection & Classification (FDC) models to improve yield process stability equipment performance throughput and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Collect integrate and analyze manufacturing data generated through Factory Automation APC FDC MES process tools metrology systems equipment sensors and manufacturing databases.
• Design develop and maintain scalable ETL (Extract Transform Load) pipelines and data engineering workflows to acquire cleanse transform and integrate manufacturing data for advanced analytics machine learning and intelligent manufacturing applications.
• Develop machine learning models and advanced analytics solutions for yield prediction process optimization anomaly detection predictive maintenance equipment health monitoring process drift detection root cause analysis and intelligent process control.
• Design and implement predictive analytics dashboards and decision-support applications that enable proactive identification of manufacturing issues and data-driven decision making.
• Translate process engineering requirements and customer requests into integrated AI/ML automation APC and FDC solutions for specific process tools process areas and fab-wide optimization initiatives.
• Support semiconductor equipment integration using SECS/GEM communication standards Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and factory automation infrastructure.
• Support new equipment installations product introductions and process technology transfers by implementing robust automation APC/FDC and AI/ML solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation APC FDC data integration database and equipment communication issues to ensure reliable manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with Process Equipment Manufacturing Yield Enhancement and IT teams to deploy intelligent manufacturing solutions and continuously improve yield throughput cycle time equipment effectiveness (OEE) and engineering productivity.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in data analytics in semiconductor materials or a related industry; or demonstratable equivalent abilities.
• BS/MS or equivalent degree in computer science software engineering physics mathematics statistics or similar STEM field.

Skills

• Leadership capabilities to independently lead complex technical initiatives provide technical direction in AVI AI/ML and automation efforts and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong interpersonal collaboration and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in high-pressure manufacturing environments.
• Experience modeling analyzing and validating complex imperfect real-world manufacturing and inspection datasets including image and in-situ equipment data.
• Strong understanding of statistical fundamentals and their application to machine learning defect detection process monitoring and anomaly identification.

• Solid knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes; background in process engineering materials science or related natural sciences is a plus.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sustainably work on a computer full-time.
• Willingness and ability to work in a cleanroom environment as needed for system integration testing or troubleshooting activities.

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.