Lumentum
Staff Process Development Engineer
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Staff Process Development Engineer – Semiconductor & Photonic Devices
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About the Role
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
- Operational support within a state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication facility based at our Caswell site.
Technology Areas
Dry & Wet Etching
Develop, optimise, and maintain dry and wet etch processes for III-V semiconductor and photonic devices. Support:
- Plasma and wet chemical etch processes Target outcomes:
- Optimal etch profiles
- Selectivity
- Uniformity
- Process repeatability
Drive improvements in:
- Yield enhancement
- Defect reduction
- Technology transfer from development to manufacturing
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
- Reduce cycle times
- Prepare and review:
- Technical documentation
- Operating procedures
- Engineering reports
- Training materials
- Ensure high levels of equipment availability through:
- Effective process control
- 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
- Operational efficiency
- Collaborate closely with:
- Product Engineering
- Equipment Engineering
- Manufacturing
- R&D teams to support:
- New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Technology transfer
- Support:
- Fault finding
- Recovery
- Performance improvement of process equipment
- Lead or participate in:
- Yield improvement initiatives
- Defect reduction initiatives
- 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 semiconductor manufacturing and data analysis systems
- Adhere to all site health, safety, and environmental procedures
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Qualifications & Skills
Education/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 (preferably advantageous)
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of:
- SPC
- DOE
- Six Sigma
- Lean Manufacturing
- Root cause analysis methodologies
- Strong:
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to:
- Work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Work with minimal supervision
- Competent PC user (including Microsoft Office)
- Knowledge of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) manufacture would be an advantage
- Desired experience in high-technology manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
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Key Challenges
- Work within a multi-disciplined team to solve challenging problems with real commercial impact
- Provide a professional quality of work mindful of both cost and time constraints
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes
- Immediate contribution and significant opportunities for personal development
Additional Requirements
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure, alone or as a part of a team
- Excellent attendance, timekeeping, and punctuality
- Self-motivated with good communication skills
- Professional attitude towards work and colleagues
- Display flexibility in response to work and customer demands
- Normal weekday working pattern with flexibility for other scheduled times as needed
- Willingness to work on shifts if required
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of:
- Race
- Religion
- Color
- National origin
- Sex
- Gender
- Gender expression
- Sexual orientation
- Age
- Marital status
- Veteran status
- Disability status
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations:
- To participate in the job application or interview process
- To perform essential job functions
- To receive other benefits and privileges of employment
Please contact us to request accommodations.
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