Process Engineer

Job Description

Are you passionate about semiconductor manufacturing and process optimization? Do you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced production environment? We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our team and play a key role in enhancing production efficiency, ensuring high-quality manufacturing processes, and driving continuous improvements.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Process Ownership & Optimization
• Oversee and sustain manufacturing processes in the designated production area.
• Continuously improve equipment performance and process steps to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Develop and implement process control strategies, including Statistical Process Control (SPC) where applicable.
• Actively monitor production operations, identifying potential issues early through process control and regular observations.
• Training & Technical Support
• Provide hands-on training and guidance to technicians on new tools, procedures, and best practices.
• Develop clear, easy-to-follow work instructions for production personnel.
• Ensure that daily operations align with best practices and efficiency goals.
• Process Development & Qualification
• Design and execute test plans for new processes, tools, and production methods to ensure capability and quality.
• Collaborate with Process Integration Engineers to establish qualification plans for new products.
• Lead the selection, evaluation, and implementation of new process tools by researching vendors and conducting trials.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Identify areas for yield enhancement, productivity improvement, and efficiency optimization.
• Lead and participate in projects that drive process innovation and the development of future products.
• Utilize data-driven analysis to recommend and implement process improvements.
• Documentation & Technical Reporting
• Write and maintain process instructions, tool instructions, and operational guidelines.
• Document and analyze experimental results, evaluations, and improvement initiatives.
• Stay up-to-date with industry advancements by reviewing technical papers and publications.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

We are looking for someone who brings:

Education: Master’s or PhD in Physics, Material Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.

Experience: Preferred to have practiced within the semiconductor processing and characterization area.

Problem-Solving Mindset: Proactive, analytical, and able to drive meaningful changes in a production environment.

Technical Expertise: Understanding of wafer fabrication processes, process control, and cleanroom protocols.

Strong Communication Skills: Ability to document and communicate technical information clearly and concisely in Swedish and English.

Team-Oriented Approach: A collaborative mindset with a "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude.

Industry Experience: Previous work experience in a semiconductor fabrication (fab) environment is highly desirable.

Working Conditions

• Majority of the work takes place inside a cleanroom environment (WFAB).
• Requires handling chemicals used in wafer fabrication processes.
  
  

Additional Information

Culture Commitment:

We are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects our ICARE values:

• Integrity: We 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
  
  

We Offer

• A dynamic, international work environment.
• A supportive, collegial culture that values inclusion and collaboration.
• Opportunities to tackle unique technical challenges shaping the future.
• Above-average social benefits and opportunities for personal growth.
  
  

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.