Senior Production Engineer – Semiconductor Manufacturing

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Production Engineer specialized in semiconductor manufacturing to join their Newport team. The role entails providing technical leadership in wafer production, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and expertise in semiconductor processes, particularly troubleshooting and maintaining high-spec equipment. This position offers the opportunity to drive excellence in production and influence technical advancements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with semiconductor/MEMS wafer manufacturing, including photolithography and plasma etching.
• Experience working in regulated industries with Quality Control and validation systems.
• Familiar with technical documentation such as specifications, work instructions, and validation reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support for escalated engineering issues in semiconductor wafer production.
• Champion process excellence using tools such as Lean and Six Sigma.
• Oversee equipment commissioning (IQ/OQ/PQ), FAT/SAT testing, and process validation.

Skills

Troubleshooting high-spec equipment

Lean methodology

Six Sigma

Education

Degree in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing

Tools

Minitab

SolidWorks

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Client:

Morgan McKinley

Location:

newport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Production Engineer – Semiconductor Manufacturing

We’re looking for a Senior Production Engineer to join our growing team in Oxford.

This is a full-time, onsite role where you'll play a key part in the technical leadership of our advanced semiconductor wafer production processes.

What you’ll do:

· Provide hands-on technical support for all escalated engineering issues in semiconductor wafer production

· Lead the introduction of new process equipment and continuous improvement initiatives

· Liaise with internal development teams and suppliers on tooling and design changes

· Ensure safe systems of work and compliance with EH&S regulations (including PUWER and CE marking)

· Oversee equipment commissioning (IQ/OQ/PQ), FAT/SAT testing, and process validation

· Champion process excellence using tools such as Lean and Six Sigma

What you’ll bring:

· A degree in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing or equivalent experience

· Proven experience with semiconductor/MEMS wafer manufacturing, including photolithography and plasma etching

· Skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining high-spec equipment, managing vendor service schedules, and rapid fault identification

· Experience working in regulated industries with Quality Control and validation systems

· Familiarity with technical documentation such as specifications, work instructions, and validation reports

Nice to have:

· Experience with Minitab, SolidWorks, and Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)