Semtech

Senior Fab Quality Manager - InP Photonics

USA - Alhambra, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$185kDetected 30 days ago

PythonData AnalysisProcess ImprovementAR/VRCommunicationLean Manufacturing

About the role

Reporting to the VP Quality Engineering & Technology, this person will be responsible for managing quality operations within the InP fabrication facility supporting laser and gain chip production for high-speed optical AI infrastructure applications.
This position requires thorough understanding of III-V semiconductor processes, photonic device physics, and quality management practices in high-volume wafer manufacturing environments.

Serve as Management Representative for ISO systems, coordinating cross-functional teams to maintain documentation, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System and ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management System certifications. (20%)
Manage day-to-day quality operations across InP wafer fabrication including epitaxy (MOCVD/MBE) and wafer processing. Interface between fab operations and Engineering teams to drive yield improvement and quality enhancement initiatives. (20%)
Lead inline and final inspection strategies for laser and gain chip products including LIV (Light-Current-Voltage), spectral performance, and optical power characterization. (10%)
Manage Quality Continuous Improvement activities through data analysis, SPC monitoring, root cause identification and implementation of corrective and preventative actions across the Product Development Cycle. (10%)
Participate and drive DFM, DFT, and FMEA activities within the engineering groups specific to photonic devices. (10%)
Lead reliability qualification activities including HTOL, burn-in screening, and life-testing for laser devices meeting datacenter AI infrastructure requirements. (10%)
Manage supplier quality for critical materials including InP substrates, precursor gases, and outsourced processes. (10%)
10 to 20% (primarily to customer sites, substrate suppliers, or outsource partners)
We maintain a drug-free workplace.

Solid knowledge of III-V semiconductor device physics with emphasis on InP-based photonic devices including edge-emitting lasers, VCSELs, SOAs, and modulators.
Solid knowledge of wafer fabrication processes specific to III-V compounds including dry/wet etching, metallization, passivation, cleaving, and AR/HR coating technologies.
7+ years of demonstrated experience in quality engineering, product engineering, or process engineering within III-V semiconductor or photonics manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining ISO9001 and ISO14001 management systems in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with high-speed optical transceivers, datacenter interconnects, or coherent optical communication systems is highly desirable.
Effective communicator with the ability to interface at all levels within the organization, possessing a thorough written and verbal command of the English language.
Advanced degree in applicable Engineering/Science field.
Experience in III-V semiconductor fabrication, photonic device manufacturing and optical testing
Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and analyze data using statistical concepts and tools (JMP, Minitab, Python/R)
Familiarity with reliability standards for optical components (Telcordia GR-468, IEC standards)

Master's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering or related degree.

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $130,000 - $185,000.
There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee's total compensation package.

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