Staff Etch Process Development Engineer

Staff Etch Process Development Engineer Overview

Our international client is seeking a Staff Etch Process Development Engineer based in Northamptonshire, England. This role involves the development, optimization, and support of dry and wet etch processes for III-V semiconductor and photonic devices. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving process improvements, introducing new products, enhancing yield, and improving manufacturing efficiency within a semiconductor fabrication environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and enhance semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Optimize both dry and wet etch processes to improve performance, consistency, and yield.
• Analyze process and equipment data utilizing Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), facilitate technology transfer, and assist in scaling processes for production.
• Troubleshoot issues related to processes and equipment to enhance uptime and minimize defects.
• Lead initiatives aimed at improving yield, reducing scrap, shortening cycle times, and cutting costs.
• Collaborate effectively with Product, Equipment, Manufacturing, and Research & Development teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing sectors such as photonics, III-V materials, MEMS, optoelectronics, or silicon photonics.
• Strong understanding of SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing principles, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Experience with statistical data analysis, process optimization, and problem-solving in a manufacturing context.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• A degree or equivalent experience in Semiconductor Technology, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field.

For further details, please contact Rachel Anderson at +44 (0)208 400 2480 or via email at [email protected].

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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