Senior Plasma CFD Engineer — Semiconductors (On-site/Hybrid)

PhysicsX Ltd

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

PhysicsX Ltd. is seeking a Senior CFD Engineer – Plasma Specialist to lead high‑fidelity plasma simulations for semiconductor manufacturing.

You will work directly with customers, often on-site, to scope challenges, design modelling strategies, and deliver validated results that influence process decisions. The role requires a PhD in plasma physics with post‑doctoral to mid‑career industry experience, strong Python skills, and the ability to travel globally while contributing to AI-powered

Qualifications

Post-PhD experience in semiconductor manufacturing plasma processes.
Proficiency in Python for workflow automation and data handling.
Ability to work directly with customers, often on-site, to scope challenges and present results.

Responsibilities

Build and own computational plasma models for semiconductor processes (etching, deposition, surface interactions).
Collaborate with customers on-site to scope challenges, design modelling strategies, and present results that influence process decisions.
Select and apply appropriate simulation tools and fidelity levels; validate outputs with experimental/industrial data.
Collaborate with Data Scientists and ML Engineers to integrate simulations into AI-powered workflows.
Travel globally 3–4 weeks per quarter to work with customers.