Senior Process Engineer

SoCode Limited; Milton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading technology business in Milton is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead process development and optimisation for wafer, MEMS, and semiconductor manufacturing lines. You'll drive continuous improvement, industrialise new products, and introduce next-generation process technologies. Ideal candidates have proven experience in relevant environments and strong knowledge of cleanroom processes.

Benefits

Work on next-generation technology

Collaborative, high-performance team

Culture valuing creativity, integrity, and collaboration

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and support advanced manufacturing processes.
• Sustain current production while leading process improvement initiatives.
• Support NPI and process transfer from R&D to production.
• Implement in-process controls to reduce variation and improve yield.
• Lead root cause analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Validate and commission new manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Proven experience in process engineering within wafer, MEMS, or semiconductor manufacturing

Strong knowledge of cleanroom environments and microfabrication processes

Hands-on experience with Photolithography, dry/wet etching, wafer bonding

MEMS fabrication (DRIE, micromachining, sacrificial layer removal)

Semiconductor processes (PVD, CVD, sputtering, interconnect, assembly)

Skilled in SPC, data analysis, and root cause methodologies (8D, FMEA)

Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Education

Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant engineering or physical sciences discipline

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

Senior Process Engineer - Huntingdon

Permanent | £45-60k + Benefits | 5 days on site

I'm supporting a world-leading technology business pushing the limits of microfabrication and advanced manufacturing. They're looking for a Senior Process Engineer to lead process development, optimisation, and support for wafer, MEMS, and semiconductor manufacturing lines.

You'll be at the centre of driving continuous improvement, industrialising new products, and introducing next-generation process technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and support advanced manufacturing processes.
• Sustain current production while leading process improvement initiatives.
• Support NPI and process transfer from R&D to production.
• Implement in-process controls to reduce variation and improve yield.
• Lead root cause analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Validate and commission new manufacturing equipment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in process engineering within wafer, MEMS, or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom environments and microfabrication processes.
• Hands-on experience with Photolithography, dry/wet etching, wafer bonding.
• MEMS fabrication (DRIE, micromachining, sacrificial layer removal).
• Semiconductor processes (PVD, CVD, sputtering, interconnect, assembly).
• Skilled in SPC, data analysis, and root cause methodologies (8D, FMEA).
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant engineering or physical sciences discipline.
• Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Desirable

• Experience commissioning or qualifying new process equipment.
• Exposure to NPI environments or scaling processes from prototype to production.
• CAD experience for process fixtures or tooling design.
• Software skills in Python, MATLAB or similar for data analysis and automation.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methods.
• Leadership or mentoring experience in a technical team.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems, micro-assembly, or surface analysis.

Why Join

• Work on next-generation technology in a collaborative, high-performance team.
• Be part of a culture that values creativity, integrity, collaboration, innovation and passion.