Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for the processes in the designated area

• Provide sufficiently good processes for all production and development needs
• E.g. support all wafer production needs

Provide instructions and routines for daily operation

• Train and teach technicians on new tools and new procedures
• E.g. write clear and easy to follow instructions for the production personnel

Supervise the processes and work proactively

• Be present daily in the production area to supervise the production work
• E.g. try to identify upcoming issues ahead of time by process control or regular observations
• Establish SPC where applicable and make it usable for production

Drive process qualifications

• Find ways to assure capability and quality of new processes by in-line observations and analysis
• E.g. set-up test plans and evaluations for new processes or tools
• Work with Process Integration Engineers to set-up product qualification plans

Lead new process tool investments

• Explore relevant tool vendors and collect information
• E.g. design experiment to demo various processes/tools/vendors
• E.g. write reports and proposals on new tools for decision making

Lead improvement activities and the development of new processes

• E.g. improve process yield and productivity/efficiency
• E.g. identify weaknesses and suggest improvement projects
• Define and lead new development activities e.g. for future products

Write technical reports, documentation and analyze technical information

• E.g. write area instructions, process instructions or tool instructions
• E.g. write project plans or test plans
• E.g. write technical reports on evaluations, experiments etc.
• E.g. read technical papers or publications to collect information

Education & Experience

• Minimum 5 yr. experience
• Master of Science or PhD in Physics, Material Science, Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent

Skills

• Swedish and English (Written & Spoken)
• Being proactive and able to drive changes in a production environment
• Work in a systematic and organized way
• Hands-on, roll-up-sleeves attitude, team player
• Clear and efficient communication and documentation skills
• Work experience from a semiconductor fab

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and II-VI Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent:

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

We offer

• a dynamic, international environment,
• an appreciative, collegial corporate culture
• unique technical challenges for the products of the day after tomorrow
• above-average social benefits

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.