Semiconductor Process Engineer

Semiconductor Process Engineer Overview

Our client based in Oxfordshire is actively seeking a skilled Semiconductor Process Engineer to join their team. This role involves supporting the development, transfer, and optimization of coated consumable manufacturing processes within a cleanroom environment. The engineer will serve as a technical link between research and development (R&D) and manufacturing operations, focusing on new product introduction (NPI), design transfer, process capability, yield enhancement, and troubleshooting production issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with R&D teams to create and transfer manufacturing-ready processes for innovative semiconductor products.
• Lead or assist in the industrialization process, ensuring smooth technology transfer and scaling up of new processes, while providing input on design for manufacturability.
• Establish and define Critical Process Parameters (CPPs) and Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) to maintain process quality and consistency.
• Develop, optimize, and oversee coating, surface preparation, and chemical treatment procedures used in semiconductor fabrication.
• Apply Design of Experiments (DoE), statistical analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques to improve process performance, yield, throughput, and cost efficiency.
• Set up and continuously monitor process KPIs, driving ongoing improvements and process stability.
• Investigate manufacturing issues, analyze process variations, and identify root causes of yield loss through detailed root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including R&D, manufacturing, quality assurance, supply chain, operations, and external partners to optimize processes and resolve technical challenges.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials or Surface Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Significant hands-on process engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably within semiconductor cleanroom settings.
• Practical knowledge of coating technologies and surface treatment processes used in high-precision manufacturing.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or JMP for data-driven process improvements.
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies including DoE, 8D, and FMEA.
• Strong analytical skills, project management abilities, and excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary package.
• Additional benefits are available, though specific details are not listed.

Working Pattern

This position requires onsite work at the Oxfordshire facility.

Sponsorship Information

The role is marked as likely to sponsor, indicating that visa sponsorship may be available. The listing does not specify explicit sponsorship policies or restrictions.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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