InP Process Engineering Manager

Location: Sherman, TX

Work Setting: 100% onsite semiconductor manufacturing leadership environment

Relocation: Relocation assistance available

Compensation: $150,000 – $175,000 base salary

Bonus: Annual bonus target of approximately 16% + equity eligibility on a case-by-case basis

Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, equity eligibility, and comprehensive employer benefits package

Sponsorship: Will consider H1b-transfers/TN-1 Visas

Position Summary

The InP Process Engineering Manager is a highly technical semiconductor manufacturing leadership role responsible for leading a team of process engineers and technicians supporting Indium Phosphide (InP) semiconductor laser manufacturing operations. This position will oversee process sustaining, yield improvement, process development, and technical troubleshooting activities within a high-volume semiconductor production environment.

This is a deeply hands-on engineering leadership role requiring a strong technical expert who can actively engage on the manufacturing floor to resolve complex process issues, drive root-cause investigations, and support process optimization initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring extensive InP semiconductor process experience combined with the ability to mentor engineers, prioritize technical activities, and lead fast-paced operational execution.

This role plays a critical part in supporting advanced optoelectronic and photonics technologies tied to AI, telecommunications, and next-generation semiconductor applications.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and supervise a team of process engineers and technicians supporting InP semiconductor manufacturing operations
• Drive process sustaining, process development, and yield improvement initiatives across multiple semiconductor process areas
• Support daily process hold/release activities while minimizing production downtime and hold durations
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective action implementation for process excursions and yield issues
• Provide hands-on technical troubleshooting support directly on the manufacturing floor
• Support and optimize InP semiconductor laser fabrication processes including regrowth preparation, mesa etching, dielectric etching, facet passivation, and related process areas
• Utilize statistical analysis and process control methodologies to improve manufacturing yield and process stability
• Align engineering priorities and technical activities with operational and organizational goals
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering team members while assessing technical competency and performance
• Collaborate closely with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Operations, and Leadership teams
• Support both production manufacturing and new product introduction (NPI) process development initiatives
• Establish priorities and allocate engineering resources to support manufacturing execution and long-term process improvement objectives
• Serve as a technical representative for the engineering organization in both internal and external communications
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield enhancement, throughput improvement, and operational efficiency

What You Bring

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or related technical discipline strongly preferred
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with strong relevant semiconductor manufacturing experience also considered
• 5+ years of semiconductor process, fabrication, integration, or manufacturing engineering experience within high-volume semiconductor operations
• Strong hands-on experience supporting III-V semiconductor manufacturing processes
• Direct experience with InP semiconductor laser fabrication processes strongly preferred
• Strong technical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities within manufacturing environments
• Experience leading engineers or technical teams within semiconductor manufacturing organizations
• Strong understanding of semiconductor process control, yield improvement methodologies, and manufacturing problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure manufacturing environments with urgent operational priorities
• Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ownership mentality with strong urgency and accountability for operational execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor optoelectronics or photonics manufacturing
• Process integration engineering experience
• Experience supporting both high-volume manufacturing and NPI environments
• Prior engineering management or technical leadership experience
• Experience working across multiple semiconductor process areas rather than a single specialty
• Exposure to customer-facing technical interactions
• Candidates currently based in Canada eligible for TN1 transfer sponsorship encouraged to apply

What You Get

• Competitive base salary with strong annual bonus and potential equity participation
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
• Opportunity to lead highly visible semiconductor manufacturing operations supporting advanced AI and photonics technologies
• Hands-on leadership role with significant technical ownership and influence
• Opportunity to build and mentor a growing semiconductor process engineering team
• Exposure to advanced InP semiconductor laser manufacturing technologies
• Fast-paced, innovation-driven semiconductor manufacturing environment with significant growth momentum
• Strong long-term technical and leadership career advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to directly impact yield, manufacturing scale-up, and operational excellence initiatives within a rapidly expanding business