Process Engineer – Metal Deposition & PVD/Etch

Huawei Technologies Research & Development (UK) Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Research and Development UK Limited seeks a Process Engineer to join Fab Engineering and Technical Operations, delivering high-performance optoelectronic devices. You’ll work primarily in cleanroom and lab environments, optimizing existing processes for R&D and production.

You will collaborate with Process Architects, Facilities Engineers, and other engineers to develop and scale PVD and Etch steps, ensuring smooth handoffs into high-volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering).
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on semiconductor cleanroom experience operating deposition and etch equipment (PVD Sputter, E-Beam, RIE).
• Good manual dexterity for safely handling semiconductor wafers and samples.
• Strong practical understanding of thin-film deposition, etch, and characterization toolsets.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Proven ability with structured problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of metal deposition and etching tools, leading process development and day-to-day operations.
• Direct and mentor operators and technicians to keep wafer processing on schedule.
• Schedule and execute routine maintenance, chamber cleans, and tool upkeep across the module.
• Maintain SPC across all equipment for robust, repeatable processes.
• Partner with Design, Testing, Integration and Facilities teams on reviews and support.
• Create standardized process blocks, draft SOPs and process instructions, and train staff.
• Develop and scale new PVD and etch steps to meet future device requirements and enable smooth handoffs to high-volume manufacturing.

Skills

Hands-on

Problem solving

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

Master's degree in Physics/Materials Science/Electrical Engineering

Tools

PVD Sputter

E-Beam

RIE

Job description

Huawei Research and Development UK Limited seeks a Process Engineer to join Fab Engineering and Technical Operations, delivering high-performance optoelectronic devices. You’ll work primarily in cleanroom and lab environments, optimizing existing processes for R&D and production.

You will collaborate with Process Architects, Facilities Engineers, and other engineers to develop and scale PVD and Etch steps, ensuring smooth handoffs into high-volume manufacturing.