Senior Process engineer

Lumentum; Towcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance production processes in a dynamic environment. This role involves maintaining high tool availability, applying Lean techniques, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for new product introductions. The ideal candidate will have a strong semiconductor background and a passion for problem-solving, ensuring that production challenges are met with innovative solutions. Join a team where your contributions will have a direct impact on the company's success and your personal development in a high-technology manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• A Degree in semiconductor discipline with 5+ years of experience required.
• Familiarity with SPC, 6 sigma methodologies, and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve production processes using SPC and 6-sigma principles.
• Analyze tool and process data for continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Self-Motivation

Education

Degree in Semiconductor Discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

JMP

Minitab

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and improve production processes.
• Process development.
• Analysis of tool and process data with continuous improvement based on SPC and 6-sigma principles.
• Equipment cross-qualification to ensure continuity of supply and to improve wafer fab capacity and reduced cycle time.
• Prepare and review technical documentation of procedures, publish results, and provide best practice training.
• Ensure high levels of tool availability through the use of effective process and tool control strategies.
• Analyze, interpret, and respond to measured product data in a timely fashion.
• Apply Lean techniques to improve process outcomes and tool performance.
• Work closely with the Product Engineering and R&D teams for new product introduction.
• Assist the Equipment Engineering group with fault finding and recovery of process tools and assist with developing improved tooling and tool support strategies.
• Meet individual and team targets and objectives.
• Work within a cleanroom environment.
• Work with various computer software packages including specialist or bespoke computer systems.
• Adhere to all site safety and environmental procedures.

Job Challenges:

• You will work within a multi-disciplined team from a wide range of backgrounds and a broad skills base to solve challenging problems with real commercial impact.
• You will provide a professional quality of work in a cost and time-conscious environment.
• You will develop an in-depth knowledge of a wide variety of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• The role presents significant opportunities for personal development and immediate contribution.

Education/Qualifications/Skills/Competencies:

• A Degree in a semiconductor discipline and at least 5 years of directly related experience.
• Familiarity with SPC, 6 sigma, and similar methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work as a part of a team to achieve targets whilst using a variety of communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision whilst ensuring that all tasks are completed.
• Competent PC user (including the use of Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of photonic integrated circuit manufacture would be an advantage.
• Working within a high-technology manufacturing or production environment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Knowledge of JMP or Minitab.

Other Requirements:

• Attention to details.
• Ability to work under pressure, alone or as a part of a team.
• Excellent attendance, timekeeping, and punctuality.
• Self-motivated and dependable with good communication skills.
• Must have a professional attitude to work and to colleagues.
• A flexible approach to work and customer demand.
• The normal working pattern on weekdays with the flexibility to work at other times if the business requires.