Senior Process Development Engineer — Semiconductor Innovation

Lumentum; Towcester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum in Towcester, UK, seeks a Senior Process Development Engineer (Backend) to drive dielectric thin-film deposition, metal deposition, and backend wafer processing. You will develop, qualify, and optimize manufacturing processes in a state-of-the-art semiconductor fab, supporting NPI, yield improvement, and production scale-up.

The role requires strong analytics, DOE/ Six Sigma, Lean, MES knowledge, and collaboration with Product, Equipment, Manufacturing and R&D teams to transfer

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor/manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve production processes.
• Develop and qualify new semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Analyse process and equipment data using SPC, Six Sigma, and statistical methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform equipment qualification and cross-qualification activities to ensure continuity of supply, increase capacity, and reduce cycle times.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, operating procedures, engineering reports, and training materials.
• Ensure high levels of equipment availability through effective process control and tool monitoring strategies.
• Analyse, interpret, and respond to product and process data in a timely manner.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve process performance, yield, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to support new product introduction and technology transfer.
• Support fault finding, recovery, and performance improvement of process equipment.
• Lead or participate in yield improvement, defect reduction, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Meet individual and team objectives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Work in a semiconductor cleanroom environment, performing wet etching processes while adhering to safety protocols.
• Utilise a variety of software applications, including specialist semiconductor manufacturing and data analysis systems.
• Adhere to all site health, safety, and environmental procedures.

Skills

SPC

DOE

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

MES

Education

HNC/HND

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

PhD

Tools

MS Office

MES

Job description

Lumentum in Towcester, UK, seeks a Senior Process Development Engineer (Backend) to drive dielectric thin-film deposition, metal deposition, and backend wafer processing. You will develop, qualify, and optimize manufacturing processes in a state-of-the-art semiconductor fab, supporting NPI, yield improvement, and production scale-up.

The role requires strong analytics, DOE/ Six Sigma, Lean, MES knowledge, and collaboration with Product, Equipment, Manufacturing and R&D teams to transfer