Octric Semiconductors Ltd
Yield Integration Engineer
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Yield Integration Engineer
Location: Newton Aycliffe, UK
Sector: Semiconductor Manufacturing
Job Type: Full-Time
Octric Semiconductor is a new name in the compound semiconductor foundry space. Its devices are used in mission-critical defence and commercial applications. For over 25 years, we have been delivering over 1.5 billion devices that have been shipped from our site to date.
Octric has ambitious plans to grow the company and expand with new products and applications, and the company is developing a 10-year investment plan. We now have a bright new path ahead of us following the recent significant investment from the UK Government. As a part of an emerging semiconductor cluster in the northeast, we are focused on developing advanced technology, focused on the next generation of semiconductors. We are looking to fill a number of exciting roles across device design and innovation through to manufacturing & reliability.
Located in Newton Aycliffe, UK, we occupy a 10,000 m² purpose-built Class 100 manufacturing facility fully equipped to produce state-of-the-art compound semiconductor products. Octric is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our company values different perspectives and experiences, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive. We have family-friendly employee policies, and a culture that respects work-life balance. We offer a competitive benefits package; we are a company committed to personal & professional progression and development. Be part of our journey and join our team driving innovation in a cutting-edge industry.
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Summary of Responsibilities
Reporting to the Yield & Integration Manager, the role will be responsible for integrating individual processes into stable, robust, and manufacturable process flows.
Working across Process, Device, Design, Quality, and Production teams, the Integration Engineer will support new technologies from development through qualification and into production.
Main Tasks
- Work with Process, Device, Design, Quality, and Production teams to develop and integrate new technologies in line with the Octric technology roadmap.
- Develop and maintain integrated process flows and manage key interfaces between process steps.
- Identify integration risks and drive actions to resolve them.
- Plan and coordinate engineering trials to demonstrate process capability and manufacturability.
- Analyse process, electrical, and yield data to identify trends and integration-related issues.
- Support root-cause investigation of process excursions, yield loss, and device performance issues.
- Apply SPC, DOE, and FMEA techniques to support process development and improvement.
- Support technology gate reviews, process qualification, and change control.
- Work with Process and Yield Engineering to improve process capability, device performance, and manufacturing yield.
- Support the transfer and ramp-up of new processes and technologies into production.
- Maintain appropriate process integration and qualification documentation.
- Ensure activities are carried out in accordance with Octric Quality and EH&S requirements.
Experience
- Experience within a semiconductor manufacturing or process development environment.
- Good understanding of semiconductor wafer fabrication and interactions between process steps.
- Process knowledge across more than one semiconductor manufacturing discipline.
- Experience of process integration, process development, or technology transfer into manufacturing.
- Ability to understand the impact of process changes on device performance, yield, and downstream processing.
- Experience of analysing process, electrical, and yield data and structured problem solving.
- Knowledge of SPC, DOE, FMEA, and process change control.
- Ability to plan and coordinate engineering trials and qualification activities.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Experience of III-V compound semiconductor technologies, particularly GaAs and/or GaN, would be advantageous.
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Education / Qualifications
- Degree in Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, Electronics, or another relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
- Six Sigma or equivalent process improvement experience would be advantageous.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is open only to candidates who hold British citizenship, inline with requirements of the role.
If you don’t meet all listed qualifications but feel this role aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply.
We are committed to providing accommodations during the application process to ensure accessibility for all candidates.
For more information, please contact Travis Townsend at Major Recruitment, Newton Aycliffe.
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