Yield Integration Engineer

Octric Semiconductors UK Ltd (trades as Octric / Octric Semiconductors); North East; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Octric Semiconductor is expanding its team at its Newton Aycliffe, UK facility to develop and integrate advanced technologies for the next generation of compound semiconductor devices. This role supports cross‑functional teams to drive process capability and device performance within a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing site.

Candidates should have experience in semiconductor manufacturing or process development, with knowledge of wafer fabrication, process integration, and data-driven problem

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or process development environments.
• Understanding of wafer fabrication and interactions between process steps.
• Experience with process integration, development or tech transfer into manufacturing.
• Ability to understand impact of process changes on device performance, yield and downstream processing.

Responsibilities

• Work with Process, Device, Design, Quality and Production teams to develop and integrate new technologies.
• Develop and maintain integrated process flows and manage interfaces between steps.
• Identify integration risks and drive corrective actions.
• Plan and coordinate engineering trials to demonstrate process capability and manufacturability.
• Analyze process, electrical and yield data to identify trends and issues.
• Support root-cause investigation of process excursions, yield loss and device performance issues.
• Apply SPC, DOE and FMEA techniques to support process development and improvement.
• Support technology gate reviews, process qualification and change control.
• Collaborate to improve process capability, device performance and manufacturing yield.
• Assist transfer and ramp-up of new processes into production.
• Maintain process integration and qualification documentation.
• Ensure activities align with Octric Quality and EH&S requirements.

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing

Process development

Analytical problem solving

Data analysis

SPC/DOE/FMEA knowledge

Education

Degree in Physics

Degree in Engineering

Six Sigma training

Job description

Octric Semiconductor is a new name in the compound semiconductor foundry space. Its devices are used in mission‑critical defence and commercial applications.

For over 25 years, we have delivered more than 1.5 billion devices shipped from our site to date.

Octric has ambitious plans to grow the company and expand with new products and applications, supported by a 10‑year investment plan. Following significant investment from the UK Ministry of Defence, we now have a bright new path ahead. As part of an emerging semiconductor cluster in the northeast, we are focused on developing advanced technology for the next generation of semiconductors. We are looking to fill a number of exciting roles across device design, innovation, manufacturing, and reliability.

Located in Newton Aycliffe, UK, we occupy a 10,000 m² purpose‑built Class 100 manufacturing facility fully equipped to produce state‑of‑the‑art compound semiconductor products.

Octric is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our company values different perspectives and experiences, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive. We have family‑friendly employee policies, a culture that respects work‑life balance, and a competitive benefits package. We are committed to personal and professional progression and development.

Be part of our journey and join our team driving innovation in a cutting‑edge industry.

Main Tasks:

• Work with Process, Device, Design, Quality and Production teams to develop and integrate new technologies in line with the Octric technology roadmap.
• Develop and maintain integrated process flows and manage key interfaces between process steps.
• Identify integration risks and drive actions to resolve them.
• Plan and coordinate engineering trials to demonstrate process capability and manufacturability.
• Analyse process, electrical and yield data to identify trends and integration-related issues.
• Support root-cause investigation of process excursions, yield loss and device performance issues.
• Apply SPC, DOE and FMEA techniques to support process development and improvement.
• Support technology gate reviews, process qualification and change control.
• Work with Process and Yield Engineering to improve process capability, device performance and manufacturing yield.
• Support the transfer and ramp-up of new processes and technologies into production.
• Maintain appropriate process integration and qualification documentation.
• Ensure activities are carried out in accordance with Octric Quality and EH&S requirements.

Experience:

• Experience within a semiconductor manufacturing or process development environment.
• Good understanding of semiconductor wafer fabrication and interactions between process steps.
• Process knowledge across more than one semiconductor manufacturing discipline.
• Experience of process integration, process development or technology transfer into manufacturing.
• Ability to understand the impact of process changes on device performance, yield and downstream processing.
• Experience of analysing process, electrical and yield data and structured problem solving.
• Knowledge of SPC, DOE, FMEA and process change control.
• Ability to plan and coordinate engineering trials and qualification activities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Experience of III-V compound semiconductor technologies, particularly GaAs and/or GaN, would be advantageous.

Education / Qualifications:

• Degree in Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, Electronics or another relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
• Six Sigma or equivalent process improvement experience would be advantageous.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is open only to candidates who hold British citizenship, inline with requirements of the role.

Anson House,
Burdon Terrace,
Jesmond,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE2 3AE