Lead Semiconductor Process Development Engineer

Lumentum; Towcester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum, Caswell site, is seeking a Staff Process Development Engineer to lead development and optimisation of dielectric thin-film deposition, metallization, and backend wafer processing. You will drive process capability, NPI support, and yield improvements in a state-of-the-art facility.

You will work with Product Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to enable new product introductions, qualify processes, and ensure high equipment availability while maintaining

Qualifications

• HNC/HND, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, PhD, or equivalent industrial experience in Semiconductor Technology or related discipline.
• Experience in semiconductor, photonics, MEMS, optoelectronics or related advanced manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and root cause analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve production processes.
• Develop and qualify new semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Analyse process and equipment data using SPC, Six Sigma, and statistical methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform equipment qualification and cross-qualification activities to ensure continuity of supply, increase capacity, and reduce cycle times.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, operating procedures, engineering reports, and training materials.
• Ensure high levels of equipment availability through effective process control and tool monitoring strategies.
• Analyse, interpret, and respond to product and process data in a timely manner.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve process performance, yield, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to support new product introduction and technology 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 within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Work in a semiconductor cleanroom environment, performing wet etching processes while adhering to safety protocols.
• Utilise a variety of software applications, including specialist semiconductor manufacturing and data analysis systems.
• Adhere to all site health, safety, and environmental procedures.

Skills

SPC

DOE

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

MES

Education

HNC/HND/Bachelor's/Master's/PhD or equivalent in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MES

Job description

Lumentum, Caswell site, is seeking a Staff Process Development Engineer to lead development and optimisation of dielectric thin-film deposition, metallization, and backend wafer processing. You will drive process capability, NPI support, and yield improvements in a state-of-the-art facility.

You will work with Product Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to enable new product introductions, qualify processes, and ensure high equipment availability while maintaining