Senior / Principal / Process Engineer – Thin Film & Annealing

Senior / Principal / Process Engineer – Thin Film & Annealing

Senior / Principal / Process Engineer – Thin Film & Annealing

At Enablence USA Components, we're pushing the boundaries of optical innovation. As a leading provider of planar lightwave circuit (PLC)-based photonic components, we enable the future of high-speed networks, data centers, and next-generation telecom. Our thin film technology is a cornerstone of our product strategy—and we’re looking for a passionate engineer to help us take it to the next level.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior / Principal / Process Engineer – Thin Film & Annealing who thrives on solving complex problems and driving production excellence. This is a high-impact role in our wafer fabrication team, focused on the development, optimization, and scaling of thin film deposition processes that are critical to our optical devices.

What You'll Do

• Lead and optimize thin film deposition and annealing processes (PECVD, PVD, ALD, High Temperature Annealing) for performance, yield, and reliability
• Develop, characterize, and optimize CVD processes for doped silicon oxide films (e.g., BPSG, PSG) used in photonic device fabrication
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, packaging, test, quality, industrial engineer and operations) to integrate thin film and annealing processes into new and existing products
• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) efforts with process development, DOEs, and transfer to production
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process excursions and yield issues using standard methodologies (PDCA, DMAIC, 8D, etc.)
• Work hands-on with fab tools, metrology systems (ellipsometry, profilometry, SEM, etc.) and automation
• Set up and perform related metrology calibration and GR&R study as required
• Set up, monitor and revise SPC charts and related Cpk for critical process parameters
• Propose and execute continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput, cost, process stability & robustness and quality
• Initiate new, review, revise and update related process documents for operations, recipe and tool calibration
• Execute initial training and certification for process techs for related processes

What We’re Looking For

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in thin film process engineering in semiconductor or photonics industries
• Expertise with PECVD, PVD or ALD, High temperature annealing equipment and thin film metrology
• Strong analytical skills and experience with DOE, SPC, FMEA, Lean Six Sigma, Constraints theory or similar methodologies
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative R&D-to-manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication, documentation, analytical skills, teamwork and problem-solving abilities

Why Join Us?

• Make an impact: Your work will help define the future of global communications infrastructure
• Innovation-first culture: Work on cutting-edge photonic technologies in a dynamic, agile team
• Growth opportunity: Be part of a growing company where your contributions matter
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k)

Enablence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We believe innovation thrives in diverse environments. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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