Engineering Manager (FAB)

Thorlabs is pleased to play a role in advancing science through the components, instruments, and systems we design and manufacture. We believe that science and innovation have great potential to improve the world around us and are committed to advancing photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies that positively impact our customers, employees, and communities. Via educational outreach and more sustainable business practices, we continuously invest in a brighter future. We recognize that each of our employees is a unique individual with the ability to contribute to our success and seek to find great people who will thrive in our fun, fast-paced culture.

This position provides management for the engineers and technicians involved in the Fab wafer process or optical coating area of Thorlabs Quantum Electronics. This includes all operations associated with Front End of Line (FEOL) and Back End of Line (BEOL) in the Fab. Responsibilities include 1) management of process engineers to assure that engineering support is provided in a timely manner and manufacturing processes are capable (Cp >1) and operating in spec. 2) management of the engineers in the development of new fab processes, sustaining existing processes for production (including quality metrics and documentation of these processes), monitoring performance of fab coating equipment as well as introduction new coating equipment.

• Manage process engineers' team to perform the following key functions for the organization:
• Introduce new product, process, equipment or materials into wafer fab in a timely safe manner, using effective design input, evaluation testing, and project management.
• Utilize continuous improvement tools, project management skills, team leadership, and basic engineering skills to 1) reduce manufacturing costs, 2) improve/sustain tight control of wafer fab manufacturing process.
• Provide product line support in addressing all process/equipment issues and creating/maintaining all development and production routes used by the wafer fab.
• Provide engineering equipment ownership via creating/maintaining equipment operation procedures, setting up quality indicator procedures, developing effective PMs, and supporting maintenance/ops team during equipment down events.
• Focal point for investigating/resolving all process and equipment failure issues associated with the coating area.
• Provide detailed data reports associated with Fab operations (production output, technician productivity, training status, etc).
• Oversee the engineering change control system related to Fab.
• Interface with various product line teams to assure fab team is meeting delivery and performance goals and giving the necessary support.
• Interface with Assembly Line, Facilities and other groups that may require Fab resources.
• Improve Fab process technicians and engineering team's core capabilities by offering training and other developmental opportunities.

The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in wafer fab processing.

• Minimum 3 years of experience of managing people
Education:

• Master’s Degree (or higher) in material/electrical Engineering or related field(s) is required.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
• JMP, DOE, SPC, Working knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes, and specific expertise in different aspects of wafer fab process engineering.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Experience with semiconductor process development, sustaining, new process introduction, and ramp to volume.

• Experience supporting the 24x7 fab operations team, writing and training of fab procedures, root cause analysis and problem resolution.

• Strong commitment to personal development and growth

The estimated pay range for this role is $135,000 - $ 186,000 annually

Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identify or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.  The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.  Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, a generous PTO package, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.