Semiconductor Process Engineering Manager

IC Resources; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a Semiconductor Process Engineering Manager to lead wafer process development and fab delivery across R&D and low-volume production environments. You will drive technology innovation and ensure operational excellence in a competitive manufacturing setting.

You will build and mentor the process engineering team, own end-to-end delivery, apply data-driven methods, and push yield improvements and new materials development in line with the roadmap.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ wafer fab experience with technical leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor processing techniques.
• Experience with III-V materials and processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the process engineering team, setting clear objectives and building capability.
• Own end-to-end wafer fab delivery for R&D and production programmes.
• Drive process innovation aligned with the technology roadmap.
• Promote continuous improvement, collaboration, and a data-driven culture.
• Ensure effective performance management, skills development, and safe working practices.

Skills

Wafer fab leadership

Semiconductor processing knowledge

III-V materials processing

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Engineering / related discipline

Job description

Our international client is currently searching for a Semiconductor Process Engineering Manager to lead semiconductor wafer process development and fab delivery across high-end R&D and low-volume production environments. Driving technology innovation, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering next-generation products to meet customer needs will be requirements of the role.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead and develop the process engineering team, setting clear objectives and building capability.
• Own end-to-end wafer fab delivery for R&D and production programmes.
• Drive process innovation aligned with the technology roadmap.
• Promote continuous improvement, collaboration, and a data-driven culture.
• Ensure effective performance management, skills development, and safe working practices.

Technical

• Lead semiconductor process development and maintain advanced process/tool capabilities.
• Drive yield improvement, process optimisation, and structured problem-solving using Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Apply data-driven approaches to accelerate R&D development and new device/process introduction.
• Support evaluation and development of new materials and technologies.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ wafer fab experience with technical leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor processing techniques.
• Experience with III-V materials and processing.
• Proven team leadership and development skills.

Please contact Rachel Anderson for further details.