Process Development Engineer

Darwin Recruitment; Lombardia; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Process Development Engineer for a fibre optics company in Milan. This role involves overseeing wafer fabrication operations, developing cleanroom processes, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or related fields, experience in semiconductor manufacturing, and strong communication skills. Apply now for a chance to influence advanced photonic manufacturing.

Competenze

• Prior experience in wafer fab or semiconductor manufacturing (nanotechnology preferred).
• Familiarity with overlay and CDSEM metrology tools (preferred).
• Knowledge of plasma etching, CVD, or CMP is a plus.
• Understanding of process validation and quality tools (e.g., FMEA, Six Sigma, SPC).
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Mansioni

• Oversee and support wafer fab operations focusing on photolithography.
• Develop and improve industrial manufacturing processes.
• Support the development of thin film vacuum deposition and etching processes.
• Investigate and troubleshoot process and product issues.
• Collaborate with installation and maintenance teams for equipment calibration.

Conoscenze

Fluent in English

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Materials), Physics, or Chemistry

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

LabVIEW

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Process Development Engineer – Location: Milan, Italy. Employment type: Full-time. An established and growing fibre optics and photonics technology company in Milan is seeking a Process Development Engineer to join their wafer fabrication team. This role will focus on developing and supporting key cleanroom processes, particularly in photolithography, thin-film deposition, and etching.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support wafer fab operations, focusing on photolithography (stepper and track systems) and the qualification of new reticles and recipes
• Develop and improve industrial manufacturing processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost control
• Support the development of thin film vacuum deposition and dry/plasma etching processes
• Investigate and troubleshoot process and product issues
• Collaborate with installation and maintenance teams for equipment calibration and upgrades
• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with health and safety regulations
• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods to improve process yield and reduce rework
• Introduce process innovations to improve lead times and performance
• Create and manage documentation for process transfer to manufacturing
• Conduct training for manufacturing operators on new or revised processes

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Materials), Physics, or Chemistry
• Prior experience in wafer fab or semiconductor manufacturing (nanotechnology preferred)
• Familiarity with overlay and CDSEM metrology tools (preferred)
• Knowledge of plasma etching, Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), or Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) is a plus
• Understanding of process validation and quality tools (e.g., FMEA, Six Sigma, SPC)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Competency with Microsoft Office; knowledge of LabVIEW is an advantage

This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to work in a technically advanced, collaborative environment with ongoing potential for professional growth.

Apply now to be part of a team shaping the future of advanced photonic manufacturing.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Jack Kindell