{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e1ea5da7ef6dabdef7eb9154","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e1ea5da7ef6dabdef7eb9154","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e1ea5da7ef6dabdef7eb9154","title":"Thin Films Process Engineer","description":"Primary Duties & Responsibilities\nDevelop, optimize, and maintain sputtering, evaporation, CVD, and RTA processes for metal and dielectric films.\nEstablish robust process windows and transfer new processes into production.\nSupport process integration, yield improvement, and new product development.\nServe as the process owner for sputtering, evaporation, CVD, and RTA equipment.\nTroubleshoot process and equipment issues to improve reliability, uptime, and yield.\nSupport equipment qualifications, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.\nCharacterize thin films using profilometry, four-point probe, ellipsometry, SEM, XRD, and AFM.\nMonitor film thickness, sheet resistance, stress, uniformity, adhesion, and surface morphology.\nUtilize SPC, DOE, and statistical analysis to improve process capability and reduce variation.\nSupport recipe development, automated recipe download, and recipe verification.\nWork with automation and equipment teams to maintain process limits, alarms, and fault detection systems.\nAnalyze equipment and process data to identify trends, prevent excursions, and improve manufacturing consistency.\nDevelop process documentation, work instructions, control plans, and FMEAs.\nSupport technology transfers, new equipment installations, and technician training.\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.\n5+ years of semiconductor process engineering experience.\nHands-on experience with sputtering (DC, RF, reactive), thermal and/or e-beam evaporation, CVD, and RTA systems.\nExperience processing GaAs, InP, and/or silicon wafers.\nExperience supporting semiconductor manufacturing in a high paced production environment.\nSkills\nExperience with thin-film metrology, including profilometry, four-point probe, ellipsometry, SEM, XRD, and AFM.\nExperience measuring film thickness, sheet resistance, stress, uniformity, adhesion, and surface morphology.\nExperience with manufacturing automation, recipe management, automated recipe download, and equipment data collection.\nFamiliarity with SPC, DOE, FDC, and statistical analysis tools such as JMP.\nStrong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and process optimization skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nWorking Conditions\nWill be exposed to areas where hand tools and power tools are being operated\nWill be exposed to areas where hazardous chemicals or gases are stored\nAbility to work in a cleanroom environment per semi-conductor protocol/requirements\nPhysical Requirements\nWork in a class 100/1000 clean room for extended periods\nWear full cleanroom attire (smock, mask, etc.)\nWork with and/or around chemicals (such as solids and acids)\nStand for up to 4 hours at a time\nLift up to 16-30 Pounds\nPush/Pull up to 16-30 pounds\nSit for up to 4 hours at a time\nSafety Requirements\n\nAll employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.\nQuality and Environmental Responsibilities\n\nDepending 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.\nCulture Commitment\nEnsure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:\nIntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust\nCollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas\nAccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome\nRespect – Recognize the Value in Everyone\nEnthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work\n\nCoherent 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.\n\nIf you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.\n\nABOUT US\nCoherent 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. 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Come Join Us!\n\nNote 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.\n\nJOB INFO\nJob Identification\n2013278\nPosting Date\n07/07/2026, 03:40 PM\nDegree Level\nBachelor's Degree\nJob Schedule\nFull time\nLocations\n6800 South, US-75, Sherman, TX, 75090, US\nLinkedIn\n#LI-DM1","company":"Coherent","rawCompany":"coherent","city":"Sherman","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-11T16:31:35.530Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9141.00","title":"Semiconductor Processing Technicians","slug":"semiconductor-processing-technicians"},{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"541713","title":"Research and Development in Nanotechnology","slug":"research-and-development-in-nanotechnology"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Thin Films Process Engineer","description":"Primary Duties & Responsibilities\nDevelop, optimize, and maintain sputtering, evaporation, CVD, and RTA processes for metal and dielectric films.\nEstablish robust process windows and transfer new processes into production.\nSupport process integration, yield improvement, and new product development.\nServe as the process owner for sputtering, evaporation, CVD, and RTA equipment.\nTroubleshoot process and equipment issues to improve reliability, uptime, and yield.\nSupport equipment qualifications, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.\nCharacterize thin films using profilometry, four-point probe, ellipsometry, SEM, XRD, and AFM.\nMonitor film thickness, sheet resistance, stress, uniformity, adhesion, and surface morphology.\nUtilize SPC, DOE, and statistical analysis to improve process capability and reduce variation.\nSupport recipe development, automated recipe download, and recipe verification.\nWork with automation and equipment teams to maintain process limits, alarms, and fault detection systems.\nAnalyze equipment and process data to identify trends, prevent excursions, and improve manufacturing consistency.\nDevelop process documentation, work instructions, control plans, and FMEAs.\nSupport technology transfers, new equipment installations, and technician training.\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.\n5+ years of semiconductor process engineering experience.\nHands-on experience with sputtering (DC, RF, reactive), thermal and/or e-beam evaporation, CVD, and RTA systems.\nExperience processing GaAs, InP, and/or silicon wafers.\nExperience supporting semiconductor manufacturing in a high paced production environment.\nSkills\nExperience with thin-film metrology, including profilometry, four-point probe, ellipsometry, SEM, XRD, and AFM.\nExperience measuring film thickness, sheet resistance, stress, uniformity, adhesion, and surface morphology.\nExperience with manufacturing automation, recipe management, automated recipe download, and equipment data collection.\nFamiliarity with SPC, DOE, FDC, and statistical analysis tools such as JMP.\nStrong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and process optimization skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nWorking Conditions\nWill be exposed to areas where hand tools and power tools are being operated\nWill be exposed to areas where hazardous chemicals or gases are stored\nAbility to work in a cleanroom environment per semi-conductor protocol/requirements\nPhysical Requirements\nWork in a class 100/1000 clean room for extended periods\nWear full cleanroom attire (smock, mask, etc.)\nWork with and/or around chemicals (such as solids and acids)\nStand for up to 4 hours at a time\nLift up to 16-30 Pounds\nPush/Pull up to 16-30 pounds\nSit for up to 4 hours at a time\nSafety Requirements\n\nAll employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. 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