Lumentum
Staff Process Development Engineer (Dry and Wet etching)
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Staff Process Development Engineer (Dry and Wet etching)
Staff Process Development Engineer
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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
- Operational support within a state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication facility based at our Caswell site.
Technology Areas
Dry & Wet Etching
Develop, optimize, and maintain dry and wet etch processes for III-V semiconductor and photonic devices.
- Support plasma and wet chemical etch processes to achieve:
- Target etch profiles
- Selectivity
- Uniformity
- Process repeatability
- Drive:
- Process improvements
- Yield enhancement
- Defect reduction
- Technology transfer from development into 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
- Statistical methodologies to drive continuous improvement
- Perform:
- Equipment qualification
- 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
- Technology transfer
- Support:
- Fault finding
- Recovery
- Performance improvement of process equipment
- Lead or participate in:
- Yield improvement programs
- Defect reduction initiatives
- Cost-reduction projects
- 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 various software applications, including:
- Specialized semiconductor manufacturing systems
- Data analysis tools
- Adhere to all site health, safety, and environmental procedures
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Education/Qualifications/Skills/Competencies
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HNC/HND, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or PhD, or equivalent industrial experience, in:
- Semiconductor Technology
- Materials Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- A related discipline
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Highly desirable experience in:
- Semiconductor
- Photonics
- Compound semiconductor
- MEMS
- Optoelectronics
- Silicon photonics
- Related advanced manufacturing environments
Technical Knowledge & Skills
- Proficiency in:
- SPC
- DOE
- Six Sigma
- Lean Manufacturing
- Root cause analysis methodologies
- Strong:
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Communication skills
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Soft Skills & Workflows
- Ability to:
- Work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
- Work with minimal supervision while ensuring task completion
- Competent PC user (Microsoft Office proficiency)
- Advantageous knowledge of:
- Photonic integrated circuit manufacture
- Manufacturing execution systems (MES)
Job Challenges
- Work in a multi-disciplinary team from diverse backgrounds to solve commercially impactful problems
- Deliver professional-quality work in a cost- and time-conscious environment
- Gain in-depth knowledge of various semiconductor manufacturing processes
- Enjoy opportunities for personal development alongside immediate contribution
Other Requirements
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure, independently or as part of a team
- Excellent:
- Attendance
- Timekeeping
- Punctuality
- Self-motivated and dependable with strong communication skills
- A professional attitude toward work and colleagues
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to work and customer demands
- Comfortable with a standard weekday work pattern, able to shift work if needed
Commitment to Diversity
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 ensure individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodation to:
- Participate in the job application or interview process
- Perform essential job functions
- Receive other benefits and privileges of employment
Please contact us to request accommodation.
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