Process Engineer

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Process Development & Optimization
• Develop and optimize chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) and fine grinding processes for silicon optics.
• Establish and control critical process parameters including abrasive selection, pressure, speed, slurry composition, pH control, and temperature.
• Define process windows to ensure repeatability, yield, and optical surface quality.
• Reduce defects such as surface haze, scratches, subsurface damage, and surface roughness through structured process improvements.
• Support process transfer from development or pilot builds into volume manufacturing.
• Tooling & Equipment Management
• Design, evaluate, and improve tooling, fixtures, pads, and workholding systems for silicon optics fabrication.
• Lead equipment qualification, acceptance, and process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Perform equip...