Senior Process Engineer in cambridge

Energy Jobline CVL; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to develop and support advanced manufacturing processes. The role requires proven experience in process engineering, especially within the semiconductor sector, and offers a salary range of £45-60k per year. Join a collaborative team dedicated to innovation and quality in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and support advanced manufacturing processes.
• Sustain current production while leading process improvement initiatives.
• Implement in-process controls to reduce variation and improve yield.

Skills

Process engineering experience

Cleanroom environments knowledge

Photolithography experience

Data analysis skills

Root cause analysis methodologies

Education

Degree in engineering or physical sciences

Tools

SPC

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Senior Process Engineer – Huntingdon

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

Role

• 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‑technology in a collaborative, high‑performance team. Be part of a culture that values creativity, integrity, collaboration, innovation and passion.

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