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This position requires thorough understanding of III-V semiconductor processes, photonic device physics, and quality management practices in high-volume wafer manufacturing environments. Support and establish procedures for new product introduction, technology development, process optimization and failure analysis investigations.\nResponsibilities:\nServe 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.\nManage 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.\nLead inline and final inspection strategies for laser and gain chip products including LIV (Light-Current-Voltage), spectral performance, and optical power characterization.\nActively participate in new process development for advanced photonic devices including DFB/DBR lasers, semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs), and photonic integrated circuits (PICs).\nManage Quality Continuous Improvement activities through data analysis, SPC monitoring, root cause identification and implementation of corrective and preventative actions across the Product Development Cycle.\nParticipate and drive DFM, DFT, and FMEA activities within the engineering groups specific to photonic devices.\nManage supplier quality for critical materials including InP substrates, precursor gases, and outsourced processes.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nMaster's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering or related degree. PhD is a plus.\nSolid knowledge of III-V semiconductor device physics with emphasis on InP-based photonic devices including edge-emitting lasers, VCSELs, SOAs, and modulators.\nDeep understanding of InP epitaxial growth processes (MOCVD/MBE), including material quality assessment, layer structure optimization, and defect management.\nSolid knowledge of wafer fabrication processes specific to III-V compounds including dry/wet etching, metallization, passivation, cleaving, and AR/HR coating technologies.\n7+ years of demonstrated experience in quality engineering, product engineering, or process engineering within III-V semiconductor or photonics manufacturing environment.\nDemonstrated experience implementing and maintaining ISO9001 and ISO14001 management systems in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience with high-speed optical transceivers, datacenter interconnects, or coherent optical communication systems is highly desirable.\nEffective communicator with the ability to interface at all levels within the organization, possessing a thorough written and verbal command of the English language.\nDesired Qualifications\nAdvanced degree in applicable Engineering/Science field. Experience in III-V semiconductor fabrication, photonic device manufacturing and optical testing\nProven ability to solve complex technical problems and analyze data using statistical concepts and tools (JMP, Minitab, Python/R)\nExposure to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, ideally Green/Black Belt certified\nISO9001 and/or ISO14001 Lead Auditor certification is highly desirable\nFamiliarity with reliability standards for optical components (Telcordia GR-468, IEC standards)\nUnderstanding of AI infrastructure requirements and optical interconnect architectures (400G/800G/1.6T)\n Travel Required: 10 to 20% (primarily to customer sites, substrate suppliers, or outsource partners)\nThe intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.\nAll duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.\nWe are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.\nA reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $130,000 - $185,000. 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