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Process Engineer

Coherent Corp.
Sherman, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/19/2026
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing, characterizing, and optimizing wafer fabrication processes across modules such as lithography, wet or dry etch, metallization, deposition, and anneal.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), process recipes, and SPC.
  • Support process transfers and integration of new device flows into production.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers on process stability, yield enhancement, and defect reduction.
  • Characterize/optimize process and develop control plan and OCAP.
  • Works on developing continuous improvement processes/activities to reduce scrap, improve process capability, reduce cost as well as decrease cycle time.
  • Responsible for designing/executing engineering experiments.
  • Responsible for writing process specification documentation.

Education & Experience

Required Minimum Education

No Diploma

High School Diploma or equivalent

College Course work or equivalent

2 Year college degree (Associate or equivalent)

4 Year college degree (Bachelor or equivalent)

Post-graduate degree or equivalent

Expected Minimum Years Of Related Experience

Less than 1 year

2 years

4 years

6 years

8 years

10 years

Skills

  • Knowledge of general semiconductor wafer processing and engineering practices.
  • GaAs/InP semiconductor processing or optoelectronics device experience preferred.
  • Competence in data analysis tools such as Excel, JMP, Python, SQL, or MATLAB
  • Knowledge of engineering statistics.
  • Good written/oral communication skills.
  • Fluency in MS Office suite.
  • Project management skills

Working Conditions

  • Work in a class 100/1000 clean room for extended periods
  • Wear full cleanroom attire (smock, mask, etc.)
  • Work with and/or around chemicals (such as solids and acids)

Physical Requirements

  • Stand for up to 4 hours at a time
  • Lift up to 16‐30 Pounds
  • Push/Pull up to 16‐30 pounds
  • Sit for up to 4 hours at a time

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.

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