Staff Wafer Process Engineer

Lumentum; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 80,903 - 115,555; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum in Wideopen, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced professional to oversee PVD and EB Evaporation processes. The role entails managing vacuum hardware, leading continuous improvement projects, and conducting in-depth root cause analysis.

A Ph.D. or Master’s degree is required, along with experience in semiconductor process engineering. The position offers a competitive salary range of $108,800.00 to $155,400.00 and opportunities for bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 3+ years or Master’s with 5+ years of hands-on experience required.
• Experience in semiconductor process engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize extensive knowledge in thin-film growth kinetics.
• Manage turbo pumps and lead process change integration.
• Enhance high-volume manufacturing by improving recipe robustness.

Skills

Deposition Expertise

Statistical Methodology

Characterization Skills

Analytical Tools

Education

Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science or related field

Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience

Tools

Python

MATLAB

JMP

Job description

Overview

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!

Key Responsibilities

• Expert in PVD and EB Evaporation: Utilize extensive knowledge in thin-film growth kinetics to adjust optical, structural, and mechanical properties for intricate multilayer stacks.
• Technical Oversight of Vacuum Hardware: Manage turbo pumps, MFCs, and pressure controllers. Lead process change integration across PLCs and control interfaces to ensure exact tool matching.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Projects: Enhance and sustain high-volume manufacturing by improving recipe robustness and optimizing cycle time to lower the Cost of Ownership (COO).
• Conduct In-Depth Root Cause Analysis: Lead RCA and FMEA for systemic yield issues. Use Pareto Analysis to ensure tool consistency and eliminate in-film defects.
• Create Automated Process Health Monitors: Utilize Python, MATLAB, or JMP to maintain process health in high-volume production, addressing deviations and implementing corrective actions for consistent output.
• Manage Equipment Procurement Lifecycle: Oversee the entire process from defining technical specifications and selecting vendors to final Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and high-volume manufacturing qualification.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work with Process Integration, Quality, and R&D teams on new process qualifications and Process Change Notices (PCN).
• Mentor and Develop Team: Guide process engineers and technicians, promoting a culture of technical excellence and data-driven decision-making.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Deposition Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Sputter Coating (DC, RF, Reactive) and EB Evaporation for metals, dielectrics, and oxides, with required hands-on experience.
• Fab Experience: Demonstrated success in a Wafer Fab Manufacturing environment, supporting high-volume manufacturing toolsets and ensuring high uptime.
• Statistical Methodology: Expert understanding of SPC, DOE, and FMEA for thorough process characterization and stability control.
• Characterization Skills: Advanced proficiency in Ellipsometry, SEM-EDX, TEM, AFM, XPS, FIB, XRR, SAXS, FTIR, and Defect Metrology.
• Analytical Tools: Utilize Python, MATLAB, JMP, or Minitab for data-driven decision-making and large-scale dataset analysis.

Education & Experience

• Ph.D (with 3+ years of applicable hands on experience) or Master’s degree (with 5+ years of applicable hands on experience) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science or related field is required.
• Extensive experience in semiconductor process engineering, specifically with Sputter/PVD and EB Evaporator systems in a high-volume manufacturing is preferred.

Pay Range

P60-USA-1 :$108,800.00 - $155,400.00

Disclaimer

Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.