Semiconductor Process Technician: Yield & Process Optimization

Wolviston Management Services; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services are recruiting a Process Engineering Technician to join an established Operations team in a high-volume semiconductor environment. You will provide hands-on technical support across fabrication and testing, troubleshoot issues, investigate deviations and drive improvements to efficiency and yield.

The role operates on a shift-based pattern, with emphasis on safety, quality and continuous improvement, and requires collaboration across engineering and production to

Qualifications

• Essential: ONC qualification or equivalent in a relevant technical or scientific discipline.
• Desirable: HNC qualification in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.

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, identify opportunities to improve efficiency, yield and costs.
• Support development, introduction and optimisation of new manufacturing processes and products.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Engineers and Technicians to manage priorities.

Skills

SPC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Instrumentation

Office skills

Communication

Education

ONC qualification or equivalent

HNC qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Wolviston Management Services are recruiting a Process Engineering Technician to join an established Operations team in a high-volume semiconductor environment. You will provide hands-on technical support across fabrication and testing, troubleshoot issues, investigate deviations and drive improvements to efficiency and yield.

The role operates on a shift-based pattern, with emphasis on safety, quality and continuous improvement, and requires collaboration across engineering and production to