×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Senior Process Development Engineer

Job in Plymouth, Devon, PL2, England, UK
Listing for: Plessey
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Process Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 100000 GBP Yearly GBP 70000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Process Development Engineer

Department: R&D

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Plymouth

Description

Join a fast-growing Process Development team at the forefront of MicroLED and Optical Interconnect innovation - technology that's shaping the next generation of displays and AI infrastructure.

You’ll spend around 60% of your time hands-on in our state-of-the-art cleanroom, driving process development that goes straight into product. The other 40% is where you shape what happens next - planning experiments, analysing data, and presenting insights that influence decisions at management level.

Key Responsibilities
  • You will work on all stages of process development, defining process architecture, developing process modules, working with process development tool owners to develop and optimise pixel performance.
  • Constantly seek out and implement opportunities for innovation and improvement in the products and processes.
  • Participate in risk assessments and design reviews.
  • Identify the requirements for new tooling to support the development roadmap, including defining process recipe specifications and aligning with the process tool owner.
  • Leverage your R&D and process development experience to drive progress within a high-performing, results-oriented team.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • A PhD in Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline focused on III-V semiconductor devices, or a bachelor’s degree with at least three years of relevant industry experience.
  • Hands on experience of developing and optimising InP or GaAs semiconductor device fabrication processes in a clean room environment.
  • Knowledge of semiconductor device physics.
  • Broad experience in semiconductor process techniques, including but not limited to lithography (stepper and mask aligner), etch (RIE, ICP and wet etch), CVD, PVD, Evaporation, ALD, IBD.
  • Design of Experiments and statistical analysis techniques.
  • Working knowledge of CAM systems and SPC.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, design decisions to cross-functional teams.
  • Experience of risk analysis and design review processes.
  • Experience with JMP or Python for data analysis would be an advantage.
Benefits
  • Pension scheme
  • Private medical & dental insurance
  • 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
  • Free onsite meals
  • Onsite gym
  • Relocation support
  • Visa support available
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)
0
200
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary