Night Shift Production Operator (PAYE Contractor)

Huawei Technologies Research & Development (UK) Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is a leader in information and communications technology. As part of a dynamic production team, you will work in a cleanroom environment, handling delicate semiconductor materials. Your role will involve operating advanced manufacturing tools, performing quality inspections, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers you the chance to grow your skills in a high-tech setting while being part of a mission to drive innovation and connectivity globally. If you are detail-oriented and eager to learn, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a cutting-edge industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cleanroom environment is essential for this role.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Operate tools to process semiconductor materials while ensuring safety and quality.
• Conduct quality inspections and document processes accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Education

Experience in manufacturing or cleanroom environment

Experience in semiconductor wafer/chip fabrication

Tools

Optical vision systems

Computer-aided statistical process control (SPC) systems

Basic computer software (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

About Huawei Research and Development UK Limited

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home, and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go.

This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies. With a shared commitment to innovation and progress, both parties have worked together to achieve common goals and establish a strong partnership.

For the past 30 years, we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business. With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs.

Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Overview

Huawei’s vision is a fully connected, intelligent world. To achieve this, we work to inspire passion for basic research around the world. Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain. Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with 96,000+ employees in research centers around the globe. In the UK, we already have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh, and Ipswich. We continue to explore and define new research directions and new services. We have expanded our collaborations with academic researchers; researched new network architectures, integration of communications and key enabling technologies; and developed the fundamental theories of these technologies. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and drive your career forward.

Job Summary

You will form part of a large Production team that operates in small technology-based cells (2-4 people) dedicated to key stages of the production flow within highly controlled cleanroom and laboratory environments. You will be assigned & trained within one or more of these cells based upon the demands of the business. Being open to cell flexibility and cross-training is key to this role. You will be responsible for handling and processing delicate semi-conductor material in the form of a wafer, bar, chip, or chip-on-chip carrier.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating tools to process material through the applicable stage in the manufacturing process according to the standard required in SOP documents, meeting targets for cycle time and quality and ensuring safety guidelines are followed at all times.
• Operating a variety of different types of Fab/Test Equipment – optical vision systems, manual and automated devices as well as the use of chemicals.
• Carrying out quality inspections, requiring strong attention to detail.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and safety with a focus on driving improvements to yield.
• Completing documentation to a high standard and collating data on processes as required.
• Recording and tracking metrology information using computer-aided statistical process control (SPC) systems.
• Learning new processes and procedures when new equipment is commissioned or new processes are developed.
• This position is in a cleanroom environment requiring cleanroom gowning and cleanroom protocol. Some positions involve working near hazardous chemicals using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities, and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited.

Person Specification:

• Required:
• Experience of working in a manufacturing and/or cleanroom environment
• Experience of operating machinery or carrying out technical processes
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Experience of applying a quality standard to your work
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) – able to enter data into the manufacturing system and interpret data to identify issues

• Desired:
• Experience of working in semiconductor wafer/chip fabrication
• An understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles
• Confident working safely with and around chemicals (training and PPE is provided)
• Basic math skills to enable you to calculate measurements
• Quality assurance experience