Staff Photolithography Process Development Engineer

IC Resources; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a Staff Photolithography Process Development Engineer to lead the development, optimisation and support of lithography and e-beam lithography for III-V semiconductor and photonic devices in a cleanroom fab. You will drive process improvements, NPI and yield enhancement to boost manufacturing efficiency.

The role requires strong photolithography expertise, a track record in semiconductor environments, and the ability to work independently within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Strong photolithography process knowledge.
• Experience in semiconductor, photonics, MEMS, optoelectronics, silicon photonics, or other advanced manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of: SPC, DOE, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing, Root cause analysis.
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and maintain semiconductor manufacturing processes (lithography/e-beam lithography).
• Improve yield, process capability, cycle time, and reduce scrap using SPC, Six Sigma, Lean, and statistical analysis.
• Qualify and support manufacturing equipment to maximise uptime and capacity.
• Analyse process and equipment data to identify and resolve issues.
• Support NPI, technology transfer, and cross-functional engineering projects.
• Produce technical documentation, procedures, and training materials.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment problems in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.

Skills

Photolithography knowledge

Semiconductor industry experience

SPC

DOE

Six Sigma & Lean

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Semiconductor Technology, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

Our international client is currently searching for a Staff Photolithography Process Development Engineer to be responsible for developing, optimising, and supporting lithography and e-beam lithography processes for III-V semiconductor and photonic devices. Driving process improvements, new product introduction (NPI), yield enhancement, and manufacturing efficiency in a semiconductor fabrication environment will all be required.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and maintain semiconductor manufacturing processes (particularly lithography/e-beam lithography)
• Improve yield, process capability, cycle time, and reduce scrap using SPC, Six Sigma, Lean, and statistical analysis
• Qualify and support manufacturing equipment to maximise uptime and capacity
• Analyse process and equipment data to identify and resolve issues
• Support NPI, technology transfer, and cross-functional engineering projects
• Produce technical documentation, procedures, and training materials
• Troubleshoot process and equipment problems in a cleanroom manufacturing environment

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Strong Photolithography process knowledge
• Experience in semiconductor, photonics, MEMS, optoelectronics, silicon photonics, or other advanced manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of:
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Design of Experiments (DOE)
  • Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
  • Root cause analysis
  • Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) (desirable)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• HNC/HND or Degree (BSc/MSc/PhD) in Semiconductor Technology, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.