Graduate Process Engineer - Optical Metrology & Ellipsometry

Plessey Semiconductors Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Plessey Semiconductors Ltd in Plymouth seeks a highly motivated Graduate Process Engineer to join our Process Engineering team, specialising in Ellipsometry and thin-film characterisation. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to develop expertise in optical metrology, process control, and data analysis within a high-technology manufacturing and R&D environment.

You will operate ellipsometry systems, help develop measurement recipes, analyse data for trends, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to present technical information clearly through written reports and presentations.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain ellipsometry systems for thin-film and surface characterisation.
• Develop, validate, and optimise measurement recipes for new products and processes.
• Analyse process and metrology data to identify trends, variations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support process qualification, capability studies, and root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with production, quality, R&D, and equipment engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Generate and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and technical reports.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing yield, throughput, and measurement accuracy.
• Assist with statistical process control (SPC) monitoring and data reporting.
• Support equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electronic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Semiconductor Engineering

Tools

Ellipsometry

Job description

Plessey Semiconductors Ltd in Plymouth seeks a highly motivated Graduate Process Engineer to join our Process Engineering team, specialising in Ellipsometry and thin-film characterisation. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to develop expertise in optical metrology, process control, and data analysis within a high-technology manufacturing and R&D environment.

You will operate ellipsometry systems, help develop measurement recipes, analyse data for trends, and