Senior Process Development Engineer

Plessey Semiconductors Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Plymouth is seeking a Process Development Engineer to advance innovative technologies in MicroLED and Optical Computing. The role demands a PhD and involves hands-on process optimization and data analysis, contributing to revolutionizing next-generation display solutions. Benefits include a cycle to work scheme, private health plans, and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Group personal pension plan

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Subsidised gym

Private health and dental schemes

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in III-V semiconductor device fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics.
• Experience in risk assessments and design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Define process architecture and optimize pixel performance.
• Implement improvement opportunities within products and processes.
• Collaborate on enhancing process development outcomes.

Skills

Development of semiconductor processes

Risk analysis

Data analysis with JMP or Python

Communication with cross-functional teams

Education

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

Tools

JMP

Python

CAM systems

Job description

Overview

The Vacancy

About the Role

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.

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

Experience & Attributes

• A PhD degree in either of Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Material science or any relevant subject covering the field of III-V semiconductor devices
• Hands on experience of developing and optimizing 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
• Understanding of LED and or Optical performance matrix and its measurement techniques such as IV response, Electroluminescence, EQE will be advantageous
• 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

Advantage

• Experience with JMP or Python for data analysis
• Experience with MicroLED or Photonics and/or optical compute technologies
• Industry experience within Process Development

The Company

Plessey is working with world leaders in consumer technology, who are paving the way with innovative next-generation Augmented Reality and wearable applications, based on advanced microLED display solutions.

Challenging existing display technologies, microLEDs are propelling forward a vast, yet stagnated market, changing the way we interact with our devices, both for information and entertainment.

Drawing on over a decade of semiconductor and optoelectronics expertise, Plessey has developed an award-winning, unique, and proprietary GaN-on-Silicon platform and monolithic process at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Life at Plessey

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The Benefits

• Cycle to work scheme
• Group personal pension plan and life assurance
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Subsidised gym and subsidised canteen
• Private health and dental schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free fruit and hot drinks
• Employee referral scheme
• Technology & innovation awards programme
• Staff events

Testimonials

Jacquiline, Principal Process Engineer

"Working with Plessey has opened many learning opportunities for me especially in R&D side of things. Most of my working experience has been with the manufacturing and product transfers. Here at Plessey, I get to be involved in the actual development of new technologies. Also, I am learning not just Lithography, but the whole process itself. It's been a great experience so far."

Ross, Device Engineer

"Working for Plessey allows me to continually deepen my understanding of phenomena and characterisation techniques that are not just specific to uLED displays, but apply to various applications within the semiconductor industry. With Plessey having a FAB on site, there are a large range of amicable colleagues within reach who specialise in fields across the process, starting from MOCVD specialists for GaN to experts in device testing and solid-state physics."