Intern- Failure Analysis

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform basic failure analysis of devices and write FA reports in a timely manner.
• Write work instructions and develop processes at the direction of the FA Manager or mentor.
• Bring up new failure analysis equipment at the direction of the FA Manager or mentor.

Education & Experience

Requires enrollment in a university, working toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher, with no related experience.

Skills

• MS office suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.  Also, photoshop or similar.
• Individual must be self-motivated and be able to organize and manage his/her daily work with direction from the FA Manager or mentor.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor solid-state physics.
• Display strong analytical capability and have the ability to clearly communicate technical information verbally and in writing
• Collaborate in a professional and respectful manner with coworkers, vendors, contractors, etc. 

Working Conditions

• Work in a class 1,000/10,000 clean room for extended periods
• Wear cleanroom attire (smock, frocks, mask, etc.)
• Work with and/or around chemicals (such as IPA and Acetone)

Physical Requirements

• Dexterity sufficient to grasp and move tiny objects on the order of 85um in diameter with tweezers. 
• To have  close  visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses,  to perform  an  activity such  as:    preparing and  analyzing  data and  figures;  transcribing; focusing microscopic images on a microscope or at  a computer  terminal;  extensive reading;  visual inspection  involving small  defects,  small parts,  and/or  operation of  precision positioning probes; using  measurement devices; and/or assembly or destructive analysis of parts at distances close to the eyes.
• To have the visual acuity to distinguish colors to identify defects on parts. 
• Job requires expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word in English; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Job requires perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and  having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.   
• Be able to review and investigate using a microscope, which requires employee to bend forward at the waist or spine, up to 1 hour at a time. 
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting and standing up to 4 hours at a time to use a workstation, microscope or solvent hood. 
• Be able to walk considerable distances in the facility, sometimes with shoe covers, up to 500 meters, to reach other areas of the factory. 
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 25lbs over short distances.
• Ascending and descending step stairs and ladders. 
• Occasionally able to kneel/crouch to reach objects below workstations, requires bending the legs and resting on the knees. 
• Precision positioning manual probes using left and right hands and arms for up to 1 hour at a time.
• The worker is subject to hazards:  Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts that can cause pinch hazards and exposure to chemicals. 
• Must have the ability and wiliness to wear cleanroom attire for up to 4 hours at a time. 

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.