Semiconductor Deposition & Etch Team Lead

Huawei; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei is seeking a Team Leader to oversee deposition and etch cell operations in a high-spec semiconductor cleanroom in Ipswich. You will guide daily operations, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with customer milestones and quality standards.

The role requires 5+ years in semiconductor process engineering and 3+ years of team leadership, with hands-on experience in III-V materials and advanced metrology. This is a full-time on-site position in the UK.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of semiconductor process engineering experience in a high-specification cleanroom.
• 3+ years of technical team leadership/mentoring experience, including KPI and skills management.
• Strong experience with III-V materials (InP, GaAs, GaN) and deposition/etch processes, including RIE, ICP-RIE, PECVD, and ALD.
• Hands-on experience with SEM/FIB-SEM for process and failure analysis.
• Proven experience in process development, optimization, transfer, and equipment qualification/commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily team operations, mentor team members, and foster professional growth in deposition and etch operations within a high-spec cleanroom.
• Direct team oversight, set KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and drive alignment with customer milestones.
• Own training and skills matrix for sustained engineering capacity and career progression.
• Champion a collaborative culture across cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.

Job description

Huawei is seeking a Team Leader to oversee deposition and etch cell operations in a high-spec semiconductor cleanroom in Ipswich. You will guide daily operations, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with customer milestones and quality standards.

The role requires 5+ years in semiconductor process engineering and 3+ years of team leadership, with hands-on experience in III-V materials and advanced metrology. This is a full-time on-site position in the UK.