Staff Process Development Engineer (Dep and Etch Engineer)

Overview

Join a world leader in semiconductor and photonic device manufacturing as a Process Engineer. You will contribute to new process development, continuous improvement, NPI, and scrap/cycle-time reduction in a state-of-the-art fab. You’ll work cross-functionally to transfer technology into manufacturing and maintain process capability in a fast-paced environment. This role offers meaningful impact on yield, efficiency, and supply continuity, with opportunities across multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve production processes
• Develop and qualify new semiconductor manufacturing processes
• Analyze process and equipment data using SPC, Six Sigma, and statistical methods to drive improvement
• Perform equipment qualification and cross-qualification to ensure supply and reduce cycle times
• Prepare and review technical documentation, operating procedures, and training materials
• Ensure high equipment availability through control and monitoring
• Apply Lean Manufacturing to improve performance and efficiency
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing, and R&D for new product introduction and tech transfer
• Support fault finding, recovery, and performance improvement of process equipment
• Lead or participate in yield improvement, defect reduction, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Meet individual and team objectives in a fast-paced environment
• Work in a cleanroom performing wet etching with safety protocols
• Utilise software applications including semiconductor manufacturing and data analysis systems
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental procedures

Key requirements

• HNC/HND, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a related discipline (or equivalent industrial experience)
• Experience in semiconductor, photonics, compound semiconductor, MEMS, optoelectronics, silicon photonics, or related manufacturing environments is desirable
• Knowledge of SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and root cause analysis
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Competent PC user (Microsoft Office)
• Knowledge of photonic integrated circuit manufacture is an advantage
• Experience with MES is advantageous

• strong communication
• independent and collaborative work style
• attention to detail
• SPC
• DOE
• Six Sigma

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