Mask Design Engineer

Mask Design Engineer

Department: R&D

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Plymouth

Join our team as a Mask Design Engineer and play a key role in developing next-generation semiconductor technologies.

• Create and develop mask designs.
• Own the end-to-end mask and reticle procurement process, including placing orders, managing workflows, and ensuring accurate and complete data submission to mask vendors.
• Drive fast, right-first-time ordering by translating design outputs into mask orders efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Validate vendor outputs by reviewing digitised and fractured mask data to ensure design intent is fully preserved through the mask manufacturing process.
• Ensure fab readiness by confirming all delivered masks are compatible with production tools and meet required manufacturing specifications.
• Act as the technical interface between design teams, fabrication sites, and mask suppliers, proactively resolving issues and ensuring clear communication across all parties.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration across design, process, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely, aligned, and reliable mask delivery schedules.
• You will also support other development activities as required.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• At least 2 + years industry experience in semiconductor or photonics environments, ideally within lithography, mask house, process integration or device engineering teams.
• Experience designing masks.
• Hands‑on experience with mask data flow / tape‑out processes (e.g., GDSII, OASIS, data verification, fracturing concepts)
• Familiarity with EDA tools and design environments (e.g., layout viewers, mask data preparation tools, or verification tools).
• Understanding of design rules, lithography constraints, and manufacturability requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality output.
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise in mask design.
• Proactive, hands‑on problem solver with a structured approach to work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced development environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Comfortable working in an environment where precision and accuracy are critical.

• Knowledge of IIIV materials.

• Pension scheme
• Private medical & dental insurance
• 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Free onsite meals
• Onsite gym
• Relocation support
• Visa support available