Hybrid Etch & Plasma Equipment Engineering Manager

at Coherent Corp.

• Job title: Etch & Plasma Equipment Engineering Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sherman, United States

About the role

• Etch & Plasma Area Equipment Engineering Manager leading engineers and technicians in semiconductor manufacturing. Responsible for tool performance, safety, uptime, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 2+ Equipment Engineers and several technicians supporting multiple equipment modules (e.g., Ash, PVD, PECVD, etc.)
• Promote a servant leadership culture that values curiosity, mentorship, and joyful engagement over hierarchy or ego.
• Develop and coach engineers and technicians through individual growth plans, performance feedback, and structured training programs.
• Ensure equipment uptime and process stability through structured preventive maintenance, data-driven decision making, and proactive problem solving.
• Drive rapid resolution of tool issues by fostering collaboration between Engineering, Process, Facilities, and Operations teams.
• Develop and manage module-level improvement roadmaps focused on safety, quality, yield, and cost efficiency.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with key vendors and service providers to strengthen technical support and responsiveness.
• Define, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) for tool availability, MTBF, PM compliance, and cost metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics, or related technical discipline preferred.
• 10+ years of semiconductor equipment experience including 3+ years in leadership of engineers and/or technicians.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor equipment principles — mechanical, electrical, vacuum, and process interactions.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities with demonstrated servant leadership mindset.
• Skilled in data-driven problem solving, statistical process control (SPC), and root cause analysis.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with day-to-day execution under dynamic production conditions.
• Experience managing capital projects, vendor contracts, and spare parts budgets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing data systems (e.g., MES, CMMS, SPC).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible working hours
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities