Lead Photolithography Process Development Engineer

IC Resources; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a Staff Photolithography Process Development Engineer to lead the development, optimisation and support of lithography and e-beam lithography for III-V semiconductor and photonic devices in a cleanroom fab. You will drive process improvements, NPI and yield enhancement to boost manufacturing efficiency.

The role requires strong photolithography expertise, a track record in semiconductor environments, and the ability to work independently within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Strong photolithography process knowledge.
• Experience in semiconductor, photonics, MEMS, optoelectronics, silicon photonics, or other advanced manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of: SPC, DOE, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing, Root cause analysis.
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and maintain semiconductor manufacturing processes (lithography/e-beam lithography).
• Improve yield, process capability, cycle time, and reduce scrap using SPC, Six Sigma, Lean, and statistical analysis.
• Qualify and support manufacturing equipment to maximise uptime and capacity.
• Analyse process and equipment data to identify and resolve issues.
• Support NPI, technology transfer, and cross-functional engineering projects.
• Produce technical documentation, procedures, and training materials.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment problems in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.

Skills

Photolithography knowledge

Semiconductor industry experience

SPC

DOE

Six Sigma & Lean

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Semiconductor Technology, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

IC Resources is seeking a Staff Photolithography Process Development Engineer to lead the development, optimisation and support of lithography and e-beam lithography for III-V semiconductor and photonic devices in a cleanroom fab. You will drive process improvements, NPI and yield enhancement to boost manufacturing efficiency.

The role requires strong photolithography expertise, a track record in semiconductor environments, and the ability to work independently within multidisciplinary teams.