Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer Lithography

Location: Northampton

We are recruiting for a leading semiconductor and photonic device manufacturer seeking a Senior Process Engineer specialising in Lithography. You will support process development, optimisation, NPI, yield improvement, defect reduction and continuous improvement within an advanced semiconductor fabrication facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimise and sustain photolithography and e-beam lithography processes.
• Support and optimise scanners, steppers, mask aligners, coaters, developers and e-beam systems.
• Improve critical dimensions, overlay, yield and process capability.
• Lead process development, qualification and equipment cross-qualification.
• Analyse manufacturing data using SPC, DOE, Six Sigma and statistical techniques.
• Drive yield, defect, scrap and cycle-time improvement.
• Support NPI and technology transfer.
• Work closely with Process, Equipment, Product Engineering, Manufacturing and R&D teams.
• Provide technical support for process and equipment issues.
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures.

Requirements:

• HNC/HND, Degree, Master's or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Semiconductor Technology or a related discipline.
• Experience within semiconductor, photonics, compound semiconductor, MEMS, optoelectronics or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong experience in photolithography and/or e-beam lithography.
• Knowledge of SPC, Six Sigma, DOE, Lean Manufacturing and root-cause analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within a high-technology manufacturing or cleanroom environment.
• Knowledge of MES would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of photonic integrated circuit manufacturing would be a plus.

What's on Offer?

A fantastic opportunity to join an advanced semiconductor manufacturing environment, working on challenging lithography processes and contributing directly to technology development, yield improvement and next-generation products.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch to discuss the opportunity confidentially.