Process Engineering Manager

Description:

The Process Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing and implementing process development as well as continuous improvement projects and tasks in support of the production of micro photonic and optical devices using our proprietary Etched Facet Technology. The successful candidate will lead the thin film cell in the design, deposition, patterning, and characterization of thin films and III-V semiconductor structures using dry and wet processing including plasma-based processing techniques and chemical wet etching.

Responsibilities:

• Engineering and Shop/Fab People Manager.
• Plan and monitor deposition/etch process control.
• Monitor activities of technicians.
• Monitor material purchase, production, and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Develop PM and process qualification plans.
• Develop/improve tooling, fixtures, and in situ monitoring devices for use in deposition/etch work cells.
• Provide project leadership on thin film related projects, and technical consultation to the product development and process integration teams.
• Train and mentor engineers and technicians.
• Write and verify procedures and work instructions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physics, Master's Degree preferred.
• At least six years of process development and manufacturing experience in thin film processing, including hands-on experience with CAIBE, IBE, FIB, RIE, RIE/ICP, and PECVD.
• Strong analytical capacity and diagnostic ability.
• Strong People Management Skills.
• Working knowledge in precision mechanical design and tolerances.
• An understanding of statistical methods used in manufacturing. Hands-on experience with DOE, SPC is required.
• Experience in ISO 9000 implementation.