Laser Process Engineer
At Corning, our growth is fueled by a commitment to innovation. We succeed through sustained investment in research & development, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges. We are a four-time National Medal of Technology winner thanks to our technology leadership and R&D environment, which attract and enable the best scientific minds in the world. This pipeline of talent has brought life-changing innovation to your fingertips for more than 160 years.
Scope of Position (i.e. projects involved with and role within group):
- Laser process engineer to develop and sustain processes for innovative electro-optical MEMS devices in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Drive performance, cost, quality, schedule, and safety utilizing manufacturing systems and tools.
- Respond to process needs as required which also occasionally includes off-shift and on-call support for 24x7 operations.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Provide process sustaining support for electro-optical MEMS laser processes including: laser cutting, scribing, and bonding.
- Specify and procure capital equipment for laser processes.
- Track, analyze, and publish device yield reports.
- Drive continual process improvement activities to improve yield and capacity.
- Work closely with equipment and maintenance engineering to troubleshoot issues, develop maintenance plan, and recommend tooling and upgrades.
- Generate and maintain process documentation.
- Provide technical support, training, and monitor production personnel.
Travel Requirements: 10 - 15%
Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 40+ hours to support 24x7 operation.
Education and Experience:
- BS in Electrical, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or Physics & >3 years’ experience in semiconductor or MEMs manufacturing in Process, Yield, or Process Integration.
Required Skills:
- Experience with laser galvo software (ScanMaster), and laser specific software
- Understanding of laser parameters such as power, pulse energy, and spot size and their effect on material interactions and down-stream processes
- Ability to communicate and present technical concepts and analyses in a highly effective manner.
- Strong background with SPC, formal DOE, statistical analysis (JMP, Minitab, or other), and Matlab or equivalent
- Direct experience with metrology and materials characterization (SEM, SIMS, XRD, or other)
Desired Skills:
- Experience w/ Python
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or Physics.
- FMEA, fault tree, or other equivalent structured problem-solving approaches.
- Experience with microfluidics both from equipment and process perspective.
- Experience scaling from development to high volume manufacturing.
Please note that this position does not support immigration sponsorship.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Nearest Major Market: Santa Barbara
Nearest Secondary Market: Santa Maria