Shift Process Engineer

Lumentum Japan, Inc.; Caswell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum Japan, Inc. is seeking a Shift Process Engineer for our Caswell site in the United Kingdom.

The role provides hands-on engineering support to semiconductor fabrication and backend manufacturing, with a 24x7 12-hour shift pattern and a 2 days/2 nights/4 days off rotation. Working with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality and R&D, you will focus on process control, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across multiple technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related technical field as described.
• Experience or strong knowledge in semiconductor/photonic manufacturing preferable.
• Practical knowledge of lithography, etching, thin-film deposition, metallisation or backend wafer processing.
• Experience with wafer mounting, thinning, back grinding, CMP, polishing, cleaving, and dicing desirable.
• Knowledge of SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and root-cause-analysis methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret process and equipment data.
• Ability to troubleshoot and prioritize manufacturing issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across Manufacturing and Engineering.
• Proficient in MS Office, MES and data-analysis tools; photonic IC manufacturing knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide shift-based process engineering support across semiconductor fabrication and backend manufacturing operations.
• Act as engineering contact for Manufacturing, delivering timely technical support for process, product and equipment issues.
• Monitor process and product performance using SPC, MES and data systems, addressing abnormal or out-of-control conditions.
• Investigate excursions using structured problem-solving and root-cause-analysis; implement containment, recovery and corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve production processes to enhance capability, yield, quality, throughput, cycle time and cost.
• Support development, qualification and introduction of new or modified manufacturing processes and products.
• Apply SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, Lean methodologies to process improvement activities.
• Identify recurring issues and escalate to the appropriate process owner or engineering team.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including SOPs, reports, process specs and training materials.
• Mentor Manufacturing personnel while ensuring process controls, quality requirements and SOPs are followed.
• Work safely in cleanroom and manufacturing environments and comply with site health, safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Semiconductor Technology or related

Master's degree or equivalent industrial experience

Tools

MES

Microsoft Office

Data-analysis software

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Join a world leader and innovator in semiconductor and photonic device manufacturing as a Shift Process Engineer at our Caswell site.

The Shift Process Engineer provides hands-on engineering support to semiconductor fabrication and backend manufacturing, ensuring safe, stable and efficient production. This is a shift-based role (24x7 operation, 12-hour shifts) rotating 2days, 2nights, 4days off structure.

Working closely with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality and R&D, the role supports process control, troubleshooting, production recovery, continuous improvement and new product introduction (NPI).

- The role may support one or more of the following technology areas: Lithography & E-Beam Lithography, Dry & Wet Etching, Thin Film Deposition, Metal Deposition and Backend Wafer Processing. Key Responsibilities Provide shift-based process engineering support across semiconductor fabrication and backend manufacturing operations.
- Act as an engineering point of contact for Manufacturing, providing timely technical support for process, product and equipment-related issues.
- Monitor process and product performance using SPC, MES and other manufacturing data systems, responding appropriately to abnormal or out-of-control conditions.
- Investigate manufacturing excursions using structured problem-solving and root-cause-analysis techniques, implementing appropriate containment, recovery and corrective actions.
- Maintain and improve production processes to enhance process capability, yield, quality, throughput, cycle time and cost.
- Support the development, qualification and introduction of new or modified manufacturing processes and products.
- Apply SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and statistical methodologies to process improvement activities.
- Identify recurring manufacturing issues and escalation significant or unresolved problems to the appropriate process owner or engineering team.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation including operating procedures, engineering reports, process specifications and training materials.
- Ability to mentor Manufacturing personnel while ensuring established process controls, quality requirements and operating procedures are followed.
- Work safely to semiconductor cleanroom and manufacturing environments and comply with all site health, safety and environmental requirements.

- Education, Qualifications, Skills & Competencies Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or equivalent industrial experience in Semiconductor Technology, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience within semiconductor, photonics, compound semiconductor, MEMS, optoelectronics, silicon photonics or another advanced manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
- Practical or technical knowledge of one or more relevant semiconductor manufacturing technologies, including lithography, etching, thin-film deposition, metallisation or backend wafer processing.
- Experience in wafer mounting, thinning, back grinding, chemical mechanical polishing (CMP), polishing, cleaving and dicing is highly desirable
- Knowledge of SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and structured root-cause-analysis methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret process, equipment and product data.
- Ability to troubleshoot and prioritise manufacturing issues within a fast-paced production environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective communication between Manufacturing and Engineering teams.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office, manufacturing execution systems (MES) and relevant data-analysis applications.
- Knowledge of photonic integrated circuit manufacturing would be advantageous.

- Job Challenges The Shift Process Engineer operates at the interface between Manufacturing and Engineering, providing timely technical support while maintaining safety, product quality and process control.The role requires the ability to assess and prioritise manufacturing issues, troubleshoot problems, make data-driven engineering decisions and coordinate appropriate recovery or escalation.The position provides broad exposure to semiconductor and photonic manufacturing technologies and the opportunity to develop extensive knowledge of the manufacturing process flow.

- Other Requirements Strong attention to detail and a professional approach to work.
- Self-motivated and dependable with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Flexible approach to manufacturing priorities and customer requirements.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Good attendance, timekeeping and punctuality.
- Ability to work a shift pattern supporting manufacturing operations, with flexibility to provide additional support when required by the business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.