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Wafer Process Engineer

Job in Wideopen, Tyne and Wear, NE13 6AA, England, UK
Listing for: Lumentum
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Staff Wafer Process Engineer

Overview

It s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they re doing! We re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you ll enjoy your career with us!

Key Responsibilities
  • Expert in PVD and EB Evaporation:
    Utilize extensive knowledge in thin-film growth kinetics to adjust optical, structural, and mechanical properties for intricate multilayer stacks.
  • Technical Oversight of Vacuum Hardware:
    Manage turbo pumps, MFCs, and pressure controllers. Lead process change integration across PLCs and control interfaces to ensure exact tool matching.
  • Lead Continuous Improvement Projects:
    Enhance and sustain high-volume manufacturing by improving recipe robustness and optimizing cycle time to lower the Cost of Ownership (COO).
  • Conduct In-Depth Root Cause Analysis:
    Lead RCA and FMEA for systemic yield issues. Use Pareto Analysis to ensure tool consistency and eliminate in-film defects.
  • Create Automated Process Health Monitors:
    Utilize Python, MATLAB, or JMP to maintain process health in high-volume production, addressing deviations and implementing corrective actions for consistent output.
  • Manage Equipment Procurement Lifecycle:
    Oversee the entire process from defining technical specifications and selecting vendors to final Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and high-volume manufacturing qualification.
  • Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams:
    Work with Process Integration, Quality, and R&D teams on new process qualifications and Process Change Notices (PCN).
  • Mentor and Develop Team:
    Guide process engineers and technicians, promoting a culture of technical excellence and data-driven decision-making.
Technical

Skills & Qualifications
  • Deposition Expertise:
    In-depth knowledge of Sputter Coating (DC, RF, Reactive) and EB Evaporation for metals, dielectrics, and oxides, with required hands-on experience.
  • Fab

    Experience:

    Demonstrated success in a Wafer Fab Manufacturing environment, supporting high-volume manufacturing toolsets and ensuring high uptime.
  • Statistical Methodology:
    Expert understanding of SPC, DOE, and FMEA for thorough process characterization and stability control.
  • Characterization

    Skills:

    Advanced proficiency in Ellipsometry, SEM-EDX, TEM, AFM, XPS, FIB, XRR, SAXS, FTIR, and Defect Metrology.
  • Analytical Tools:
    Utilize Python, MATLAB, JMP, or Minitab for data-driven decision-making and large-scale dataset analysis.
Education & Experience
  • Ph.D (with 3+ years of applicable hands on experience) or Master’s degree (with 5+ years of applicable hands on experience) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science or related field is required.
  • Extensive experience in semiconductor process engineering, specifically with Sputter/PVD and EB Evaporator systems in a high-volume manufacturing is preferred.
Pay Range

P60-USA-1 :$ - $

Disclaimer

Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.

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