Process Engineer – Etch & Implant

Nexperia; Manchester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

33 days annual leave

EV salary sacrifice scheme

12x salary life assurance

Job summary

Nexperia Manchester is expanding its Semiconductor Etch and Implant Process Engineering Team to sustain daily production and drive long-term improvements across complex wafer fab processes. Great growth path for engineers with semiconductor experience or high-potential graduates in Materials Science, Physics, or Chemistry.

The role involves improving yields, monitoring Cpk, delivering process development projects, and supporting new product development.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Competent with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Right to work within the UK.
• Graduate candidates with a STEM background are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Yield, capability and performance improvement across processes.
• Monitor and improve Cpk levels and coordinate metrology R&R studies.
• Deliver technical improvement projects focusing on yield, cost, throughput and process capability.
• Support new product and platform development through process activities.
• Generate and maintain Wafer Fab Operator Instructions and ensure compliance with procedures.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

HND or Degree in STEM

Job description

At Nexperia Manchester we are expanding our Semiconductor Etch and Implant Process Engineering Team. In this role, you will play a key part in sustaining daily production while driving long-term improvement projects across one of the most complex areas of the wafer fab. This is a great chance to work in a dynamic environment covering many processing technologies, offering a clear development path. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer with semiconductor experience, or a high potential graduate (Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry or related discipline) looking to develop deep technical expertise in dry etch, implant and associated process technologies.

What you will do

• Yield, Capability & Performance Improvement
• Sustaining and improving mechanical and electrical yields to meet departmental targets
• Monitoring and improving Cpk levels across all processes, including coordinating R&R studies on metrology equipment
• Ensuring process performance is reviewed, tracked and reported in line with factory policy
• Continuous Improvement & Development Projects
• Delivering technical improvement projects focused on yield, cost, throughput, ease of manufacture and process capability
• Supporting new product and platform development through process development activities
• Documentation & Compliance
• Generating and maintaining accurate Wafer Fab Operator Instructions
• Ensuring full adherence to departmental procedures and quality standards

What you will need

• Semiconductor Industry experience as a Process Engineer or a strong academic background in a related field as a graduate
• HND or Degree in a relevant STEM discipline (degree preferred)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams
• Great priority management and the ability to work in high pressure environments
• Competent with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to work a rotating shift pattern of 12-hour shifts including (2 weeks of days and 1 week of nights)
• Right to work within the UK

Desirable Experience

• Experience in Etch & Implant Process Engineering exposure

Interview process

• Stage 1: Recruiter review
• Stage 2: 30 mins Teams interview
• Stage 3: 60 mins On site or Teams interview

What your benefits will include

• Remuneration & Reward – Starting salary £54,000-£66,000 (DOE, Inclusive of shift allowances) or £46,000 (for Graduate level inclusive of shift allowances) bonus scheme of up to 6%, excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9%, recognition rewards scheme, EV salary sacrifice scheme, income protection, and 12 x salary life assurance
• Health & Wellbeing – 33 days equivalent of annual leave, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced parental leave, on-site medical centre, enhanced sick pay, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment reductions, and a variety of sports and social clubs
• Professional Development – Opportunity to complete leadership and management qualifications, possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, with both management and technical pathways
• Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability – A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, and paid time off for every employee to support charitable work
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030

D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested. In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030. Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment. Looking to push boundaries in a company where your talents can shine? Join TeamNexperia. Are you already an Employee of TeamNexperia?