Wafer Fab Technician
Fremont, CA · On-site
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Wafer Fab Technician
Fremont, CA · On-site
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Semiconductor Wafer Fab * Photolithography, Wet Etch, Dry Etch, Plating, Lapping, Polishing ... Interact with engineering for process training and execution of non-standard work instructions on ...
Semiconductor Wafer Fab * Photolithography, Wet Etch, Dry Etch, Plating, Lapping, Polishing ... Interact with engineering for process training and execution of non-standard work instructions on ...
Semiconductor Wafer Fab * Photolithography, Wet Etch, Dry Etch, Plating, Lapping, Polishing ... Interact with engineering for process training and execution of non-standard work instructions on ...
Wafer Fab Technician
Fremont, CA · On-site
Semiconductor Wafer Fab * Photolithography, Wet Etch, Dry Etch, Plating, Lapping, Polishing ... Interact with engineering for process training and execution of non-standard work instructions on ...
Wafer Fab Technician
Fremont, CA · On-site
Semiconductor Wafer Fab * Photolithography, Wet Etch, Dry Etch, Plating, Lapping, Polishing ... Interact with engineering for process training and execution of non-standard work instructions on ...
Semiconductor Wafer Fab * Photolithography, Wet Etch, Dry Etch, Plating, Lapping, Polishing ... Interact with engineering for process training and execution of non-standard work instructions on ...
Semiconductor Wafer Fab * Photolithography, Wet Etch, Dry Etch, Plating, Lapping, Polishing ... Interact with engineering for process training and execution of non-standard work instructions on ...
Thinfilm Process Engineer Functions / Duties / Responsibilities: * Interface closely with ... Evaluate and specify materials used in wafer fab. * Assist in training manufacturing as well as ...
Thinfilm Process Engineer Functions / Duties / Responsibilities: * Interface closely with ... Evaluate and specify materials used in wafer fab. * Assist in training manufacturing as well as ...
Semi Mfg Technician 2
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
Semi Mfg Technician 2
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
Semi Mfg Technician 2
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
You will collaborate closely with engineers, production teams, and fellow operators to ensure ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
Semi Mfg Technician 2
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
You will collaborate closely with engineers, production teams, and fellow operators to ensure ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
Thinfilm Process Engineer
Lubbock, TX · On-site
Thinfilm Process Engineer Functions / Duties / Responsibilities: * Interface closely with ... Evaluate and specify materials used in wafer fab. * Assist in training manufacturing as well as ...
Thinfilm Process Engineer
Lubbock, TX · On-site
Thinfilm Process Engineer Functions / Duties / Responsibilities: * Interface closely with ... Evaluate and specify materials used in wafer fab. * Assist in training manufacturing as well as ...
Semiconductor Wafer Fab * Photolithography, Wet Etch, Dry Etch, Plating, Lapping, Polishing ... Interact with engineering for process training and execution of non-standard work instructions on ...
Semiconductor Wafer Fab * Photolithography, Wet Etch, Dry Etch, Plating, Lapping, Polishing ... Interact with engineering for process training and execution of non-standard work instructions on ...
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
Semi Mfg Technician 2
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
Semi Mfg Technician 2
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
Semi Mfg Technician 2
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
Semi Mfg Technician 2
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
Semi Mfg Technician 2
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
Semi Mfg Technician 2
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
Semi Mfg Technician 2
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
Semi Mfg Technician 2
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
Semi Mfg Technician 2
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
Semi Mfg Technician 2
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
Semi Mfg Technician 2
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
Semi Mfg Technician 2
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
Manufacturing Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$85K - $110K/yr
... Process Integration Engineer - Weekend Shift Nokia Inc in Sunnyvale, CA has a wafer fab which ... carries out R&D and production of state-of-the-art indium phosphide (InP) photonic integrated ...
Manufacturing Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$85K - $110K/yr
... Process Integration Engineer - Weekend Shift Nokia Inc in Sunnyvale, CA has a wafer fab which ... carries out R&D and production of state-of-the-art indium phosphide (InP) photonic integrated ...
Semi Mfg Technician 2
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
Semi Mfg Technician 2
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.
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How much do wafer fab process engineer jobs pay per year?
As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for wafer fab process engineer in the United States is $92,018.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are some typical challenges faced by Wafer Fab Process Engineers, and how do they overcome them?
Wafer Fab Process Engineers often encounter challenges such as maintaining stringent process control, minimizing defects, and optimizing yield within complex manufacturing environments. They tackle these issues by rigorously analyzing process data, implementing corrective actions, and working closely with equipment technicians and quality teams to fine-tune procedures. Continuous learning and adaptability are crucial, as advances in semiconductor technology require regular updating of skills and methods. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to proactively identify and resolve production problems, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality semiconductor products.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Wafer Fab Process Engineer position, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Wafer Fab Process Engineer, you need a solid background in materials science, semiconductor processing, and a degree in engineering or a related field. Experience with process control systems, SPC software, and familiarity with cleanroom protocols and fab equipment is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork and communication abilities will set you apart. These capabilities ensure that you can optimize manufacturing processes, maintain high product yield, and collaborate efficiently in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
What is a Wafer Fab Process Engineer job?
A Wafer Fab Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining semiconductor fabrication processes in a cleanroom environment. They work with photolithography, etching, deposition, and other wafer-processing techniques to ensure high yield and efficiency. Their role includes troubleshooting process deviations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing improvements to enhance production quality and reliability.
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Job Description
About Indium Phosphide (InP) Technology
The world's communications infrastructure depends on semiconductor lasers, and particularly those based on indium phosphide technology. Indium phosphide lasers are engineered to emit at wavelengths that are optimal for long-distance transmission through fiber optics. In short, they enable the optical networks that form the global internet.
Coherent's broad portfolio of InP components includes application-specific Fabry-Pérot lasers, directly modulated lasers (DMLs), and tunable lasers. It also includes photodiodes for high-speed receivers and power monitoring. In 2022, we introduced 200 Gbps indium phosphide electro-absorption modulated lasers (EMLs) for high-speed datacenter transceivers. This design provides our customers with the most advanced, robust, and cost-competitive laser devices for their 800G and next-gen 1.6T datacom transceiver designs.
Our world-class and highly reliable InP technology platform is one of the very few in the industry that has been proven, with more than one hundred million lasers in the field deployed over the last decades.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Education & Experience
Skills
Working Conditions
Physical Requirements
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, 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 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.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.
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!
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.
About Indium Phosphide (InP) Technology
The world's communications infrastructure depends on semiconductor lasers, and particularly those based on indium phosphide technology. Indium phosphide lasers are engineered to emit at wavelengths that are optimal for long-distance transmission through fiber optics. In short, they enable the optical networks that form the global internet.
Coherent's broad portfolio of InP components includes application-specific Fabry-Pérot lasers, directly modulated lasers (DMLs), and tunable lasers. It also includes photodiodes for high-speed receivers and power monitoring. In 2022, we introduced 200 Gbps indium phosphide electro-absorption modulated lasers (EMLs) for high-speed datacenter transceivers. This design provides our customers with the most advanced, robust, and cost-competitive laser devices for their 800G and next-gen 1.6T datacom transceiver designs.
Our world-class and highly reliable InP technology platform is one of the very few in the industry that has been proven, with more than one hundred million lasers in the field deployed over the last decades.
- Semiconductor Wafer Fab
- Photolithography, Wet Etch, Dry Etch, Plating, Lapping, Polishing, Deposition, Sawing
- Stepper, ICP, RIE, PECVD, Profilometer, AFM, CD, SEM
- Inspection, SPC, Characterization, Quality Control
- ISO 9000, 14000, Cleanroom, ESD
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Process InP semiconductor wafers in a cleanroom and ESD-safe environment
- Become certified in multiple process areas such as:
- Photolithography (aligner, stepper, cluster coater, developer, asher)
- Wet etch (semi-automated and automated tools)
- Dry etch (ICP, RIE)
- Thin-film deposition (PECVD)
- Metallization/plating (Ebeam, Sputter, anneal, liftoff)
- Lapping/polishing
- Characterization (CDSEM, AFM, profilometer, stressometer, etc.)
- Handle chemicals (acids, solvents, plating solutions, polishing slurry) with caution and following safety protocol
- Follow the process flow using traveler and MES (manufacturing execution system) such as CAMSTAR
- Enter wafer characterization data and WIP location information into MES
- Interact with engineering for process training and execution of non-standard work instructions on engineering material
- Able to record and verify discrepancies using travelers and MES on all testing processes, make modification and escalate issues if needed.
- Able to stand for duration of shift
- Participate and certify for ERT (emergency response team)
- Ability to provide process training to coworkers using hands-on demonstration and interpretation of agile document.
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- At least 2 years of working experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment is desired
- Wafer handling preferred
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Good at working with small parts
- Experience with semi-automated and automated processing tools
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Willing to work Overtime and be part of the ERT (Emergency Response Team)
- Meticulous and thorough; diligent with data entry and follow workflow
- Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English required
- Integrity and self-motivated
- Ability to work in fast paced team and independent setting all within a clean room
- Knowledge of machining, construction, electrical useful
Working Conditions
- Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, carrying out multiple projects at a time.
- 12-hour shift
- AM shift - Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday 5am - 5:00 pm
- PM shift- Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday 5pm - 5:00 am
- Schedules are subject to change based on production demands.
- Candidate to work on-site in a cleanroom environment where strict cleanliness rules will be enforced.
Physical Requirements
- Able to stand for duration of shift when needed
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, 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 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.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.
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!
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.