Senior Process Development Engineer, Photonics & MicroLED

Plessey Semiconductors Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Plessey Semiconductors Ltd is seeking a skilled Process Development professional to advance microLED and optical interconnect manufacturing. You will split time between hands-on cleanroom work and planning experiments, analyzing data, and presenting insights for management decisions.

Ideal candidates have PhD in a relevant field or a strong bachelor’s with experience, plus expertise in semiconductor device fabrication, process techniques, and data analysis tools.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Materials Science or related discipline focused on III–V semiconductor devices.
• Hands-on experience in developing/optimising InP or GaAs device fabrication in cleanroom.
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and broad process techniques including lithography, etch, CVD, PVD, ALD, IBD.
• Design of Experiments and statistical analysis skills; familiarity with JMP or Python is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define process architecture and develop modules; collaborate with tool owners to optimise pixel performance.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvements in products and processes.
• Support risk assessments and design reviews to ensure robust processes.
• Specify tooling requirements and align with process tool owners for roadmap execution.
• Leverage R&D/PD experience to drive progress in a high-performing team.

Skills

Process development

Cleanroom experience

Data analysis

Design of Experiments

Statistical analysis

Education

PhD in Physics / Electrical Engineering / Materials Science

Bachelor's degree + 3 years' related experience

Tools

JMP

Python

CAM systems

SPC

Job description

Plessey Semiconductors Ltd is seeking a skilled Process Development professional to advance microLED and optical interconnect manufacturing. You will split time between hands-on cleanroom work and planning experiments, analyzing data, and presenting insights for management decisions.

Ideal candidates have PhD in a relevant field or a strong bachelor’s with experience, plus expertise in semiconductor device fabrication, process techniques, and data analysis tools.