Senior Process Engineer (Coating)

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Leverage expertise in cleaning processes and materials to systematically troubleshoot and resolve process and manufacturing challenges.

Identify and correlate process and equipment variables with defects or failures, implementing sustainable, long-term preventive measures.

Generate innovative and practical ideas for process optimization and product improvement.

Achieve and exceed process yield targets set at the start of each financial year.

Enhance manufacturing yields, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Support new product introduction and process transfer, including process flow definition, tooling design, and documentation.

Participate in continuous improvement projects to optimize production performance.

Utilize engineering tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to analyze process variables and their effects on thin-film and substrate properties.

Maintain ISO-compliant process documentation, conduct audits, and provide training to ensure consistent quality standards.

Conduct hands-on training for technicians on new or updated processes.

Education & Experience

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics

Work experience in thin film coating or in an advanced manufacturing environment

Strong analytical & project management skills

Good technical knowledge of the thermal & optical properties of materials

Knowledge of Thin Film Deposition Physics & Thin Film Design

Knowledge of high vacuum systems, evaporation techniques, cleaning & drying technologies.

Knowledge of DOE, FMEA, SPC, TQM

Skills

Data visualization in Power BI or similar platform

Ability to analyze and extract meaningful insight of data

Knowledge of work safety practices, handling of industrial/ hazardous materials

Strong analytical & project management skills.

Good technical knowledge of the chemical & optical properties of materials, in particular silicon, zinc selenide, germanium, gallium arsenide.

Knowledge of ultrasonic wet cleaning & advanced drying techniques.

Other Requirement

Must commit to Overseas Training estimate duration of 10 weeks at Coherent site in United States/Philippines for future date. Training bond 1.5 years will start from date of return from overseas.

Non-color deficiency required to check optics quality

Working Conditions

Cleanroom. PPE: Smock, face mask, safety shoe

Monday to Friday office hour

Willing to work on rostered Saturday/Sunday workday replacing weekday workday when required.

Exposure to low level of radiation with safety protection measure in place.

Require clean shave to wear tight-fit respirator when job requires

Culture Commitment

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

I

ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C

ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A

ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R

espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E

nthusiasm – 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.

About Us

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!

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