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Backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, Thorlabs contributes to cutting-edge research and real-world innovation.\nWhether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to grow, take ownership, and make meaningful contributions from day one. We know every employee brings unique talents and perspectives that fuel our success, and we seek driven individuals who are excited to make an impact in a fun, fast-moving culture.\nThis position is responsible for developing and sustaining semiconductor wafer fab production processes. 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Attain a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Labtrax Manufacturing Execution System (MES).\nProcess Development Engineering: Develop new processes as needed to support new product releases; continuous improvement of existing processes to improve yield or device improvement; documentation of new work instructions; developing and implementing process controls and training production staff to execute new processes.\nProcess equipment ownership: Learn and understand operating principles of process equipment; communicate with Equipment Maintenance staff about equipment issues, status and repairs; assist in troubleshooting of equipment; author work instruction for the safe operation of equipment; work with Equipment team to set up Preventative Maintenance (PM) procedures; address any issues that arise during weekly equipment qualifications.\nProcess area ownership: Assure assigned areas are safe, organized and tidy; Document and monitor area start-up and shut-down procedures; communicate with Production and Engineering management regarding any problems that arise.\nTeamwork: Participate in engineering discussions, assist other process engineers in cross-area projects; provide periodic updates on engineering projects and production performance.\nThe Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.\nRequirements\nMust be a US PERSON to work on ITAR products\nExperience:\nThis is an entry level position. 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