Job Description

Coherent Corp. is a global leader in photonics, designing and manufacturing advanced laser, optical, and materials technologies that power semiconductor manufacturing, advanced communications, electronics, and precision industrial systems worldwide.

Combining deep engineering expertise with advanced manufacturing, we deliver high-performance solutions that enable faster networks, smarter devices, and next-generation production.

Coherent Sweden is home to Sweden’s only full-scale indium phosphide wafer fabrication facility. Here, we design, manufacture, and test some of the world’s fastest optical chips under one roof — supporting AI infrastructure, data centers, and global communications.

Sustain and improve manufacturing processes within the designated area of responsibility. Overall equipment and process step superintendence. Constitute and provide expertise supporting production efficiency and product quality. Drive new process development and improvement activities.

Location: Jarfalla, Onsite
Employment Type: Full Time

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the processes in the wet chemistry 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

ABOUT YOU

Solid technical competence in the field of responsibility, especially for InP optoelectronic components

Master of Science or PhD in Physics, Material Science, Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent

Fluent in Swedish & English

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 lab

APPLICATION & SELECTION

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application process, please reach out to john.cairney@coherent.com We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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.