Semiconductor Process Technician — Shift-Based

Wolviston Management Services Limited; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services Limited is assisting in recruiting a Process Engineering Technician for its client in Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham. The role focuses on hands-on support for semiconductor fabrication and testing operations, with responsibilities spanning troubleshooting, deviation investigations and process improvements.

The position is shift-based within a high-volume manufacturing environment, emphasising safety, quality and continuous improvement across production teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum ONC qualification in a relevant technical or scientific discipline such as Electronics, Chemistry, Physics or Materials Science.
• Desirable HNC qualification in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• Experience in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and process engineering support across semiconductor fabrication and testing operations.
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve manufacturing process issues, including wafer testing and production-related challenges.
• Respond to out-of-control process events, implementing containment and corrective actions.
• Monitor process performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, yield and costs.
• Support development, introduction and optimisation of new manufacturing processes and products.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Engineers and fellow Technicians to ensure priorities are managed.
• Maintain accurate process records and performance information.
• Ensure effective shift handovers and communication between shifts.

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing

Problem solving

Process improvement

Analytical skills

SPC techniques

Team collaboration

IT skills

Education

ONC qualification

HNC qualification

Job description

Wolviston Management Services Limited is assisting in recruiting a Process Engineering Technician for its client in Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham. The role focuses on hands-on support for semiconductor fabrication and testing operations, with responsibilities spanning troubleshooting, deviation investigations and process improvements.

The position is shift-based within a high-volume manufacturing environment, emphasising safety, quality and continuous improvement across production teams.