Semiconductor Process Engineers x 3

Semiconductor Process Engineers x 3

+Semiconductor Industry + World Leader in Optical Components and Laser + Cradle to grave design, development & manufacture

+ Commercial Opportunity
+ Large UK based Wafer Fab
+ Suit recently graduated/Masters
+ £30,000-£40k,000 per annum + shares + bonus + excellent benefits
+ Northampton based
+ Relocation assistance given

Key Skills
+ Masters Degree in Physics, Chemistry or Material Science
+ Etch, Deposition or Lithography

Work for a world leader and innovator in semiconductor devices as a Process Engineer. This will involve process development, continuous process improvement, new product introduction, minimising of scrap and reduction of cycle times and provide support to the Operations Teams.
Engineers will work in lithography, etch or deposition teams.
Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and improve production processes.
Process development.
Analysis of tool and process data with continuous improvement based on SPC and 6-sigma principles.
Equipment cross-qualification to ensure continuity of supply and to improve wafer fab capacity and reduced cycle time.
Prepare and review technical documentation of procedures, publish results and provide best practice training.
Ensure high levels of tool availability through use of effective process and tool control strategies.
Analyse, interpret and respond to measured product data in a timely fashion.
Apply Lean techniques so as to improve process outcomes and tool performance.
Work closely with the Product Engineering and R&D teams for new product introduction.
Assist the Equipment Engineering group with fault finding and recovery of process tools and to assist with developing improved tooling and tool support strategies.
Meet individual and team targets and objectives.
Work within a cleanroom environment.
Work with various computer software packages including specialist or bespoke computer systems.
Adhere to all site safety and environmental procedures.

Job Challenges:
You will work within a multi-disciplined team from a wide range of backgrounds and broad skills base to solve challenging problems with real commercial impact.
You will provide a professional quality of work in a cost and time conscious environment.
You will develop an in-depth knowledge of a wide variety of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
The role presents significant opportunities for personal development and immediate contribution.

Education/Qualifications/Skills/Competencies:
Masters Degree in Physics, Chemistry or Material Science
Familiarity with SPC, 6 sigma and similar methodologies.
Strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities.
Ability to work as a part of a team to achieve targets whilst using a variety of communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision whilst ensuring that all tasks are completed.
Competent PC user (including the use of Microsoft Office).
Knowledge of photonic integrated circuit manufacture would be an advantage
Working within a high-technology manufacturing or production environment an advantage.
Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES).