InP Process Engineering Manager

Job Description Job Description 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

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