Staff Process Development Engineer - Wet & Dry Etching

Lumentum Operations LLC; Towcester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum Operations LLC is seeking a Staff Process Development Engineer to drive new process development and continuous improvement in a state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication facility based at Caswell. You will support NPI, scrap reduction, cycle-time improvements, and operational support across multiple teams in a cleanroom environment.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with SPC/DOE/Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, and cross-functional collaboration to meet ambitious

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor, photonics, compound semiconductor, MEMS, optoelectronics, silicon photonics, or other advanced manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES) would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve production processes.
• Develop and qualify new semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Analyse process and equipment data using SPC, Six Sigma, and statistical methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform equipment qualification and cross-qualification activities to ensure continuity of supply, increase capacity, and reduce cycle times.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, operating procedures, engineering reports, and training materials.
• Ensure high levels of equipment availability through effective process control and tool monitoring strategies.
• Analyse, interpret, and respond to product and process data in a timely manner.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve process performance, yield, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to support new product introduction and technology transfer.
• Support fault finding, recovery, and performance improvement of process equipment.
• Lead or participate in yield improvement, defect reduction, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Meet individual and team objectives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Work in a semiconductor cleanroom environment, performing wet etching processes while adhering to safety protocols.
• Utilise a variety of software applications, including specialist semiconductor manufacturing and data analysis systems.
• Adhere to all site health, safety, and environmental procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

MES knowledge

Education

HNC/HND

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Equivalent industrial experience

Tools

MES systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lumentum Operations LLC is seeking a Staff Process Development Engineer to drive new process development and continuous improvement in a state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication facility based at Caswell. You will support NPI, scrap reduction, cycle-time improvements, and operational support across multiple teams in a cleanroom environment.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with SPC/DOE/Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, and cross-functional collaboration to meet ambitious