Process Engineering Technician

Octric Semiconductors Ltd; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Octric Semiconductor is seeking a Process Engineering Technician to support manufacturing and development of established and new processes at our Newton Aycliffe facility.

The role is shift-based, covering manufacturing hours for troubleshooting and extending engineering development tasks. You will collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure process quality and yield improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume semiconductor environment.
• Strong grasp of manufacturing and engineering principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of statistical process control techniques.
• Creative approach to task execution.
• Knowledge of scientific experimentation techniques.
• Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication equipment concepts.

Responsibilities

• Be the process engineering representative during out-of-day shift hours across fabrication and test areas.
• Contribute to process development and optimization tasks.
• Support proactive and reactive improvement activities.
• Ensure adherence to engineering principles and procedures by staff in fabrication and test areas.
• Respond to out-of-control events and assist in disposition.
• Lead on-shift containment, investigation, diagnosis and resolution of process and wafer test issues.
• Coordinate with shift supervisor and technicians to align production priorities and urgency.
• Assist in training Operators and fellow technicians.
• Monitor, update and present production process status information.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and yield.
• Provide feedback to ensure continuity across the shift system.

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Statistical process control

Teamwork

Proactive

Communication

Documentation

Education

ONC or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Octric Semiconductor is a new name in the compound semiconductor foundry space. Its devices are used in mission critical defence and commercial applications. For over 25-years, we have been delivering over 1.5 billion devices that have been shipped from our site to date.

Octric has ambitious plans to grow the company and expand with new products and applications, and the company is developing a 10-year investment plan. We now have a bright new path ahead of us following the recent significant investment from the UK Goverment. As a part of an emerging semiconductor cluster in the northeast, we are focussed on developing advanced technology, focussed on the next generation of semiconductors. We are looking to fill a number of exciting roles across device design and innovation through to manufacturing & reliability.

Located in Newton Aycliffe, UK, we occupy a 10,000 m2 purpose-built Class 100 manufacturing facility fully equipped to produce state of the art compound semiconductor product. Octric is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our company values different perspectives and experiences, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive. We have family friendly employee policies, and a culture that respects work life balance. We offer a competitive benefits package; we are a company committed to personal & professional progression and development. Be part of our journey and join our team driving innovation in a cutting-edge industry.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

A technician position within the Process Engineering section contributing towards the engineering tasks relating to manufacturing and development of established and new processes.

Position is shift based, ensuring process engineering, in-line and product test support is provided across all manufacturing hours for troubleshooting and assistance, as well as to extend the hours in which engineering development tasks may be undertaken.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process engineering representative for all processing areas during out of day shift hours.
• Contribute towards engineering tasks associated with process development and optimisation.
• Aid the section in both pro-active and reactive improvement activities.

MAIN TASKS:

• Ensure engineering principles and procedures are adhered to by staff functioning within the fabrication and test areas.
• Respond to out-of-control events and assist in disposition of such events.
• On-shift containment, investigation, diagnosis & resolution of process and wafer test issues.
• Liaises with shift supervisor & fellow technicians to ensure production priorities are understood and addressed with appropriate urgency.
• Contribute towards training of Operators and fellow technicians.
• Monitor, update and present information regarding the status of production processes.
• Must proactively identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, yield and reduce operating costs.
• Provides feedback & communication to ensure continuity in addressing issues across shift system.
• Understands how variations in process conditions may affect product performance.
• Active role shall be played in yield improvement activities, working closely with device, yield and process unit engineers.
• Proactive role in developing a positive safety and environmental culture to satisfy ISO 140001 requirements.
• To work closely with other members of the Semiconductor Operations and Development Engineering departments to achieve fast introduction of new processes/products, yield stabilisation and continued yield improvement.
• Close liaison with the Production section to ensure transferred processes meet operational status and yield targets in a time and cost-effective manner.

REQUIREMENTS - ESSENTIAL

• Experience of a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing and engineering principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Appreciation of both practical and theoretical methodologies.
• Understanding of statistical process control techniques
• Demonstrate creative approach to job related specific tasks.
• Knowledge of scientific experimentation techniques.
• Understands the basic operating principles of semiconductor fabrication equipment in at least one discipline.
• IT skills, experience with MS Office.
• Pro-active and capable of working without direct supervision
• Project team-working ability.
• Driven to achieve results.
• Methodical, thorough problem-solving approach.
• Minimum ONC or equivalent in related discipline (e.g. electronics, chemistry, physics, materials science)

REQUIREMENTS - DESIRABLE

• Greater than 4 years’ experience in a semiconductor fabrication environment.
• Broad knowledge of semiconductor processing techniques.
• Exposure to medium to long-term projects.
• Knowledge of statistical methods for historical data analysis.
• Knowledge of scientific experimentation techniques.
• Sound knowledge of solid state & electronic engineering theory.
• Knowledge of GaAs and/or GaN pHEMT technology.
• Prepared to be flexible in working hours to suit business needs, may need to work outside of normal hours.
• Decisive, accurate, creative and forward thinking.
• Inspires colleagues with confidence in technical ability.
• HNC in related discipline (e.g. electronics, chemistry, physics, materials science)

PLEASE NOTE:

This position is open only to candidates who hold British citizenship, inline with requirements of the role.

We are committed to providing accommodations during the application process to ensure accessibility for all candidates