Graduate Process Engineer

Octagon Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon Group is seeking a Graduate Process Engineer to join a leading semiconductor manufacturer in Manchester. The role focuses on supporting yield and quality improvements across wafer fabrication and assembly, driving process efficiency and reliability.

You will review lots, perform root-cause analysis, maintain DPAT/SYL/SBL controls, and develop data scripts (Python/R) for PROMIS routes and reports, with Six Sigma projects and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics, Physics, or related field is required.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills are essential.
• Collaborative, innovative environment with career progression.

Responsibilities

• Review and disposition lots on hold for quality/electrical issues, ensuring effective feedback to process teams.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve site yield.
• Maintain and support automotive process controls (DPAT, SYL, SBL).
• Create and maintain PROMIS routes, yield/quality reports, and data scripts (Python/R, SPC tools).
• Support new product introduction and Six Sigma improvement projects.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in Manchester to optimise processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Electronics, Physics, or related field

Tools

PROMIS routes

Python/R

SPC tools

Job description

Graduate Process Engineer - Semiconductor Manufacturing

Location: Manchester | Permanent | Competitive salary + benefits

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Process Engineer to join a leading semiconductor manufacturer in Manchester. The role focuses on supporting yield and quality improvements across wafer fabrication and assembly, driving process efficiency and reliability.

Key Responsibilities for the Graduate Process Engineer job:

• Review and disposition lots on hold for quality/electrical issues, ensuring effective feedback to process teams.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve site yield.
• Maintain and support automotive process controls (DPAT, SYL, SBL).
• Create and maintain PROMIS routes, yield/quality reports, and data scripts (Python/R, SPC tools).
• Support new product introduction and Six Sigma improvement projects.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in [Insert Location] to optimise processes.

Skills & Experience required for the Graduate Process Engineer job:

• Degree in Electronics, Physics, or related field.
• Understanding / knowledge of semiconductor physics and wafer fabrication.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Collaborative, innovative environment with career progression.

This is a key position within a forward-thinking engineering environment, where innovation and precision meet. If you're passionate about process excellence and thrive in a cleanroom / manufacturing setting - I'd love to hear from you.