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In this role, you will develop, optimize, and manage surface treatment process steps in the back-end semiconductor manufacturing process for a high-end optical component. You will fine-tune methods like chemical/ultrasonic cleaning and thin film deposition. You will work in a fast-paced high tech environment, supporting high-volume production while ensuring maximum yield and quality. 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