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Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly accomplished Optical Process Engineer to join our semiconductor manufacturing fab process team in San Jose, California. The successful candidate will play a critical role in advancing our photolithography processes for Lumentum's optoelectronic solutions supporting cloud, network applications, and the rapidly growing AI market. In this role, you will work in a team environment to maintain existing optical systems and develop unique photolithography process powering Lumentum's photonics chips.
Job Duties:
- Lead development, optimization, and implementation of photolithography processes for advanced semiconductor manufacturing nodes.
- Maintain Optical Holographic Systems integrating lasers, optics, and hardware components
- Develop and refine coherent optical systems, including interferometry setups and laser-based architecture.
- Partner with Design, Integration, and Equipment Engineering teams for new product and tool qualifications.
- Perform statistical data analysis and utilize data driven Six Sigma methodologies such as FMEA, Capability Analysis, SPC, DOE, Design for Manufacturing for improving processes, reducing defects and minimizing variations.
- Collaborate closely with cross functional team to meet fab yield targets, improve yield, reduce costs, and minimize cycle time.
Requirements:- A Ph.D. or Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline
- Hands-on experience with optical bench configuration, assembly of optical components, and routine maintenance protocols is preferred.
- Photolithography Wafer patterning experience using through Displacement Talbot lithography Method is an advantage.
- Familiarity with optical inspection equipment, photolithography tools, and cleanroom protocols.
- Programing experience in Python, VBA macros, LabVIEW, C++ is essential.
- Proficient in using statistical tools (e.g., DOE, SPC) and data analysis software (e.g. JMP, Minitab) to optimize process parameters and ensure quality control.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines and with senior management.
- This is an on-site position and requires presence at Lumentum's facility during business hours.
Pay Range:P70-USA-1 :$134,750.00 - $192,500.00
Disclaimer:Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.
