Senior Process Development Engineer

Plessey Semiconductors Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

28 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Free onsite meals

Onsite gym

Relocation support

Visa support available

Job summary

Plessey Semiconductors Ltd is looking for a Senior Process Development Engineer in Plymouth to lead process development for MicroLED and Optical Computing. This role involves a mix of hands-on process work in cleanroom environments and data analysis. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a related discipline or significant relevant experience and proven skills in semiconductor fabrication processes. Benefits include a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and onsite meals.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related discipline or bachelor's with 3+ years of industry experience.
• Hands-on experience in cleanroom semiconductor fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and process techniques.

Responsibilities

• Define process architecture and modules for MicroLED and Optical Computing.
• Seek and implement opportunities for innovation in products and processes.
• Participate in risk assessments and design reviews.

Skills

Process development

Semiconductor device fabrication

Data analysis with JMP or Python

Statistical analysis techniques

Risk analysis

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or Materials Science

Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years relevant industry experience

Tools

JMP

Python

CAM systems

Job description

Senior Process Development Engineer

Department: R&D

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Plymouth

Description

Join a fast-growing Process Development team pushing the boundaries of innovation in MicroLED and Optical Computing. Around 60% of your time will be spent in a state-of-the-art cleanroom advancing process development, and the other 40% on planning, analysing data, and presenting insights to management.

Key Responsibilities

• You will work on all stages of process development, defining process architecture, developing process modules, working with process development tool owners to develop and optimise pixel performance.
• Constantly seek out and implement opportunities for innovation and improvement in the products and processes.
• Participate in risk assessments and design reviews.
• Identify the requirements for new tooling to support the MicroLED and Optical Compute development roadmap, including defining process recipe specifications and aligning with the process tool owner.
• Leverage your R&D and process development experience to drive progress within a high-performing, results-oriented team.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A PhD in Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline focused on III–V semiconductor devices, or a bachelor’s degree with at least three years of relevant industry experience.
• Hands on experience of developing and optimising III- V, ideally III – N, semiconductor device fabrication processes in a clean room environment.
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics.
• Broad experience in semiconductor process techniques, including but not limited to lithography (stepper and mask aligner), etch (RIE, ICP and wet etch), CVD, PVD, Evaporation, ALD, IBD.
• Design of Experiments and statistical analysis techniques.
• Working knowledge of CAM systems and SPC.
• Ability to communicate clearly, design decisions to cross-functional teams
• Experience of risk analysis and design review processes
• Experience with JMP or Python for data analysis would be an advantage.
• Understanding of LED and or Optical performance matrix and its measurement techniques such as IV response, Electroluminescence, EQE will be advantageous.

Perks & Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Private medical & dental insurance
• 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Free onsite meals
• Onsite gym
• Relocation support
• Visa support available