Senior Etch Process Development Engineer – Semiconductors

IC Resources; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is recruiting a Staff Etch Process Development Engineer to develop, optimise, and support dry and wet etch processes for III-V semiconductor and photonic devices. You will drive process improvements, NPI, yield enhancement and manufacturing efficiency in a semiconductor fab.

The role requires strong SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, Lean knowledge, data analysis, and experience with process scale-up, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience applying SPC/DOE/Six Sigma in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Track record of process optimisation and yield improvement.
• Ability to work independently in multidisciplinary teams.
• Degree or equivalent in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and improve semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Optimise dry and wet etch processes for performance, repeatability, and yield.
• Analyse process and equipment data using SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies.
• Support NPI, technology transfer, and process scale-up into production.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to improve uptime and reduce defects.
• Lead yield improvement, scrap reduction, cycle time, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product, Equipment, Manufacturing, and R&D teams.
• Experience in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing (photonics, III-V, MEMS, optoelectronics, silicon photonics desirable).
• Strong knowledge of SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with statistical data analysis, process optimisation, and manufacturing problem solving.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Semiconductor Technology, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical/Electronic Engineering, or related discipline.

Skills

SPC

DOE

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Education

Semiconductor Technology

Materials Science

Physics

Chemistry

Job description

IC Resources is recruiting a Staff Etch Process Development Engineer to develop, optimise, and support dry and wet etch processes for III-V semiconductor and photonic devices. You will drive process improvements, NPI, yield enhancement and manufacturing efficiency in a semiconductor fab.

The role requires strong SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, Lean knowledge, data analysis, and experience with process scale-up, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration.