Senior Process Integration Engineer

microTECH Global LTD; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

microTECH Global LTD in Suffolk, UK is seeking a Process Architect (Process Integration) to join our Technical Operations team on-site. The role focuses on developing robust semiconductor fabrication processes, improving process integration and meeting demanding performance targets.

It requires extensive wafer fabrication experience and strong leadership capabilities within a fast-paced R&D setting. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, drive process strategy, ensure robust

Qualifications

• PhD in physical science or closely related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in semiconductor processing (Si, SiGe, MEMS, III-V).
• Broad wafer fabrication experience: photolithography, dry etching, wet etching, PECVD dielectric deposition, metal deposition.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of semiconductor fabrication processes and manage interactions between process modules.
• Own overall process performance across projects.
• Support new process introductions with robust data, risk assessments and validation.
• Establish and maintain change control in a dynamic R&D environment.
• Develop process strategies aligned with the technical roadmap and future product requirements.
• Lead problem-solving across multiple process areas and engineering teams.
• Maintain process documentation integrity and traceability.
• Characterise impact of process design on device performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and reliability in product development.

Skills

Semiconductor processing

Statistical Process Control

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

PhD in physical science or related discipline

Tools

SPC

Job description

Process Architect (Process Integration)

Location: Suffolk, UK

Working Arrangement: On-site

We're working with an established technology and R&D organisation seeking a Process Architect to join its Technical Operations team in Suffolk. This is a key position within a fast-paced R&D environment, focused on developing robust semiconductor fabrication processes, improving process integration and ensuring demanding product performance and reliability targets are achieved.

This role would suit someone with extensive wafer fabrication experience, strong technical leadership capabilities and a deep understanding of the relationship between semiconductor processes and device performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of robust semiconductor fabrication processes, managing interactions between individual process modules.
• Take ownership of overall process performance across assigned projects.
• Ensure new process introductions are supported by robust experimental data, risk assessments and appropriate validation.
• Establish and maintain effective change control within a dynamic R&D environment.
• Develop process strategies aligned with the organisation’s technical roadmap and future product requirements.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities across multiple process areas and engineering teams.
• Maintain the integrity, accuracy and completeness of process documentation.
• Characterise and understand the impact of process design and integration on device performance.
• Drive continuous improvement, process stability and reliable product development.

Essential Requirements

• PhD in a relevant physical science or closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years' experience in semiconductor processing, including silicon, SiGe, MEMS or III-V semiconductor technologies.
• Practical experience across a broad range of wafer fabrication processes, including:
• Photolithography
• Dry and wet etching
• PECVD dielectric deposition
• Metal deposition
• Strong understanding of how fabrication processes influence device characteristics, performance and reliability.
• Experience using Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor and control manufacturing processes.
• A proven track record of delivering technical development programmes to agreed timelines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation skills.
• Demonstrable technical leadership, project coordination and communication capabilities.