Senior Process Engineer

microTECH Global LTD; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

microTECH Global Limited in Northampton seeks a Senior Process Engineer specialising in Lithography to lead development, optimise production and drive continuous improvement in advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

The role covers photolithography and e-beam lithography, with emphasis on yield, defect reduction and NPI. Collaboration with Process, Equipment, Product Engineering, Manufacturing and R&D is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in semiconductor lithography processes.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, DOE, Six Sigma and root-cause analysis.
• Experience in high-technology manufacturing/cleanroom environments.
• Engineering or science degree related to the field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise and sustain photolithography and e-beam lithography processes.
• Support and optimise scanners, steppers, mask aligners, coaters, developers and e-beam systems.
• Improve critical dimensions, overlay, yield and process capability.
• Lead process development, qualification and equipment cross-qualification.
• Analyse manufacturing data using SPC, DOE, Six Sigma and statistical techniques.
• Drive yield, defect, scrap and cycle-time improvement.
• Support NPI and technology transfer.
• Work with Process, Equipment, Product Engineering, Manufacturing and R&D teams.
• Provide technical support for process and equipment issues.

Skills

Photolithography

E-beam lithography

Process development

Yield improvement

Defect reduction

DOE/SPC/Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Root-cause analysis

Education

Engineering/Physics/Materials Science degree

Tools

MES

Six Sigma tools

Job description

Senior Process Engineer – Lithography

Location: Northampton

We are recruiting for a leading semiconductor and photonic device manufacturer seeking a Senior Process Engineer specialising in Lithography. You will support process development, optimisation, NPI, yield improvement, defect reduction and continuous improvement within an advanced semiconductor fabrication facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimise and sustain photolithography and e-beam lithography processes.
• Support and optimise scanners, steppers, mask aligners, coaters, developers and e-beam systems.
• Improve critical dimensions, overlay, yield and process capability.
• Lead process development, qualification and equipment cross-qualification.
• Analyse manufacturing data using SPC, DOE, Six Sigma and statistical techniques.
• Drive yield, defect, scrap and cycle-time improvement.
• Support NPI and technology transfer.
• Work closely with Process, Equipment, Product Engineering, Manufacturing and R&D teams.
• Provide technical support for process and equipment issues.
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures.

Requirements:

• HNC/HND, Degree, Master's or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Semiconductor Technology or a related discipline.
• Experience within semiconductor, photonics, compound semiconductor, MEMS, optoelectronics or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong experience in photolithography and/or e-beam lithography.
• Knowledge of SPC, Six Sigma, DOE, Lean Manufacturing and root-cause analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within a high-technology manufacturing or cleanroom environment.
• Knowledge of MES would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of photonic integrated circuit manufacturing would be a plus.

What's on Offer?

A fantastic opportunity to join an advanced semiconductor manufacturing environment, working on challenging lithography processes and contributing directly to technology development, yield improvement and next‑generation products.