Principal Process Engineer - Photolithography

Microtech Global Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK seeks a skilled Principal Engineer to optimize photolithography processes for R&D and manufacturing. You will collaborate with diverse engineering teams to develop and lead innovative processes that meet the demands of future technologies. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in photolithography processes and a strong ability to guide engineering teams toward successful outcomes. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Skilled and innovative in developing photolithography processes.
• Experience in collaborating with cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to optimize and scale processes for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of advanced photolithography processes.
• Oversee equipment installation, calibration, and maintenance.
• Translate photonic designs into manufacturable prototypes.
• Establish stringent process control methodologies.
• Identify and resolve lithographic patterning issues.
• Research and implement emerging photolithography techniques.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams.

Skills

Expertise in photolithography processes

Strong collaboration skills

Technical guidance

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Principal Engineer with expertise in photolithography processes. In this role, you will optimize existing processes to support R&D and manufacturing wafers. You will also collaborate closely with facility / equipment engineers and integration engineers to develop and lead new processes that meet emerging device requirements for future technologies. Additionally, you will provide support for the transfer of processes to large-volume manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of advanced photolithography processes tailored for InP photonics applications.
• Oversee photolithography equipment installation, calibration, and maintenance to ensure peak performance.
• Collaborate with device design teams to translate photonic designs into manufacturable prototypes with high precision.
• Establish stringent process control and characterization methodologies to ensure consistent device yield and reliability.
• Identify and resolve issues related to lithographic patterning and process deviations.
• Proactively research and implement emerging photolithography techniques, materials, and technologies.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams, fostering expertise and innovation in photolithography.

Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams, including epitaxy, etching, and device testin...