Senior Production Engineer - Semiconductor Manufacturing

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the semiconductor industry is searching for a Senior Production Engineer in Oxford. This full-time, onsite position plays a crucial role in the technical leadership of advanced wafer production processes. The successful candidate will spearhead engineering support and lead vital projects to enhance production quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support for escalated engineering issues in semiconductor wafer production.
• Lead the introduction of new process equipment and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee equipment commissioning and process validation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

High-spec equipment maintenance

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Education

Degree in Engineering, Science, or Manufacturing

Tools

Minitab

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Senior Production Engineer – Semiconductor Manufacturing

Oxford | Onsite 5 days per week

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)