Process Engineer - Facet Coating & Bar Stack/Unstack

Location: Sherman, TX

Work Setting: 100% onsite semiconductor manufacturing and cleanroom environment

Relocation: Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Compensation: $115,000 – $150,000

Bonus: Annual performance bonus target of approximately 12%–16% based on company and individual performance

Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and comprehensive employer benefits package

Position Summary

The Process Engineer – Facet Coating & Bar Stack/Unstack is a highly technical engineering role focused on developing, sustaining, and optimizing semiconductor laser manufacturing processes within a fast-paced production environment. This position plays a critical role in supporting advanced semiconductor and optoelectronic device technologies tied to the future of AI and high-performance computing.

This engineer will lead process development activities related to facet coating and bar stack/unstack operations, while also supporting yield improvement, SPC monitoring, process characterization, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires a strong semiconductor process engineering background, hands-on troubleshooting ability, and collaboration across manufacturing, equipment engineering, process integration, and operations teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants to work on cutting-edge semiconductor technologies while having immediate visibility and impact within a growing organization.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and optimize facet coating and bar stack/unstack processes for semiconductor laser devices
• Sustain and improve existing production processes within semiconductor manufacturing operations
• Support metrology equipment associated with facet coating and bar stack/unstack processing
• Monitor SPC data and maintain process control methodologies
• Investigate yield issues and implement corrective actions to improve process performance
• Characterize and optimize manufacturing processes while developing CTRL plans and OCAP procedures
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, improving capability, reducing cost, and shortening cycle times
• Design and execute engineering experiments to improve manufacturing outcomes
• Write and maintain process specifications and engineering documentation
• Train Process Technicians on unit processes and manufacturing procedures
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Equipment Engineering, Process Integration, Design, Supply Chain, and other teams
• Support troubleshooting and disposition activities within production operations

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field
• 3–7+ years of semiconductor manufacturing process engineering experience depending on education level
• Strong understanding of semiconductor wafer processing and manufacturing methodologies
• Experience supporting process development, SPC monitoring, and process optimization activities
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with engineering statistics and statistical software tools such as JMP
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with facet coating and bar stack/unstack processing technologies
• Indium Phosphide (InP) semiconductor processing experience
• Semiconductor laser or optoelectronics device experience
• Backend semiconductor process engineering experience
• Experience supporting high-volume semiconductor manufacturing operations
• Experience with yield improvement and continuous improvement methodologies

What You Get

• Competitive base salary with strong annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
• Opportunity to work on advanced semiconductor technologies driving the future of AI and photonics
• Immediate visibility and impact within a growing semiconductor manufacturing organization
• Strong mentorship, technical development, and career advancement opportunities
• Exposure to highly advanced semiconductor laser and optoelectronics manufacturing processes
• Collaborative engineering culture with both technical and leadership growth paths available
• Opportunity to join a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment with significant industry momentum