Shift Process Engineer — Semiconductor Manufacturing

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

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