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*** Senior/Staff Process Engineer - Lithography
**** Job Description Summary
** Join a world leader and innovator in semiconductor and photonic device manufacturing as a Process Engineer.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to new process development, continuous process improvement, new product introduction (NPI), scrap reduction, cycle-time improvement, and operational support within a state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication facility based at our Caswell site.

We are recruiting across multiple levels, from Process Engineer through to Senior and Staff Engineer, depending on qualifications, technical expertise, and relevant industry experience.
** Technology Areas
**** Lithography & E-Beam Lithography
** Develop, optimize, and sustain photolithography and electron-beam lithography processes for advanced semiconductor and photonic devices. Operate, qualify, and support lithography equipment including scanners, steppers, mask aligners, coaters, developers, and e-beam systems. Drive improvements in critical dimension control, overlay accuracy, yield, and process capability while supporting new product introduction and manufacturing operations.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Maintain and continuously improve production processes.
* Develop and qualify new semiconductor manufacturing processes.
* Analyse process and equipment data using SPC, Six Sigma, and statistical methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
* Perform equipment qualification and cross-qualification activities to ensure continuity of supply, increase capacity, and reduce cycle times.
* Prepare and review technical documentation, operating procedures, engineering reports, and training materials.
* Ensure high levels of equipment availability through effective process control and tool monitoring strategies.
* Analyse, interpret, and respond to product and process data in a timely manner.
* Apply Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve process performance, yield, and operational efficiency.
* Collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to support new product introduction and technology transfer.
* Support fault finding, recovery, and performance improvement of process equipment.
* Lead or participate in yield improvement, defect reduction, and cost-reduction initiatives.
* Meet individual and team objectives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* Work in a semiconductor cleanroom environment, performing wet etching processes while adhering to safety protocols.
* Utilise a variety of software applications, including specialist semiconductor manufacturing and data analysis systems.
* Adhere to all site health, safety, and environmental procedures.
** Qualifications & Experience
*** HNC/HND, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, PhD, or equivalent industrial experience in Semiconductor Technology, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Experience in semiconductor, photonics, compound semiconductor, MEMS, optoelectronics, silicon photonics, or other advanced manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
* Knowledge of SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and root cause analysis methodologies.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
** Job Challenges:
*** You will work within a multi-disciplined team from a wide range of backgrounds and a broad skills base to solve challenging problems with real commercial impact.
* You will provide a professional quality of work in a cost and time conscious environment.
* You will develop an in-depth knowledge of a wide variety of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
* The role presents significant opportunities for personal development and immediate contribution.
** Education/Qualifications/Skills/

Competencies:

*** An HNC or Degree in a semiconductor technology, engineering, physic, chemistry, material science, or related discipline.
* Familiarity with SPC, 6 sigma and similar methodologies.
* Strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities.
* Ability to work as a part of a team to achieve targets whilst using a variety of communication skills.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision whilst ensuring that all tasks are completed.
* Competent PC user (including the use of…