Postgraduate Integration Engineer

At Nexperia Manchester, we are expanding our Semiconductor Process Engineering organisation with a unique opportunity for a highly capable postgraduate to join our world‑class high‑volume manufacturing fab. This role is not just a job, it is a structured, multi‑year development pathway designed to turn exceptional academic talent into industry‑ready process owners.

You will work at the centre of innovation, contributing to new platforms, technologies and manufacturing improvements in a fab that contributes to the production of over 100 billion devices every year. Your work will directly influence product performance, yield, and the future of Nexperia’ s technology roadmap.

PLEASE NOTE, WE CAN ONLY CONSIDER APPLICANTS WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK AND WILL NOT CURRENTLY, OR IN THE FUTURE, REQUIRE VISA SPONSORSHIP

As a Postgraduate Integration Engineer, you will follow a structured development journey aligned to our internal graduate framework over a two-year period including:   

• →Become involved in the resolution of high‑profile fabrication incidents using structured methodologies such as Six Sigma, 8D and Kepner‑Tregoe.
• →Plan, execute and analyse engineering trials across diffusion, assembly and life‑test processes.
• →Develop robust process modules and produce clear, accurate documentation.
• →Drive experimental design, risk analysis and feasibility studies for new technologies.
• →Build strong cross‑functional relationships with equipment, yield, design and operations teams.

This role offers the rare satisfaction of seeing devices progress from design to production, with your decisions shaping the performance of products used worldwide.

We welcome applicants with a postgraduate degree (MSc, MEng or PhD) from any of the following relevant disciplines:

• Semiconductor or Microelectronics Engineering
• Electrical or Electronic Engineering with a focus on microelectronics, semiconductor devices or solid‑state electronics
• Materials Science & Engineering with a strong foundation in materials, thin films, defects, and
• Physics with emphasis on solid‑state physics, microelectronics, semiconductor devices or cleanroom‑based experimental work
• Chemical Engineering where modules or research relate to etch/deposition chemistry, reaction engineering or process control
• Related engineering disciplines (e.g., Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial) where you have completed semiconductor‑relevant electives, research projects or cleanroom experience

• An understanding of semiconductor processing methods, ideally with ‘hands-on’ experience of some aspects semiconductor processing within a university or industrial cleanroom environment
• Understanding of semiconductor device principles and how electrical characteristics relate to fabrication process variables
• Strong data analysis capability
• Ability to summarise and communicate complex technical findings clearly to engineering colleagues, enabling effective decision‑making and corrective actions
• Ability to work onsite at Nexperia Manchester, Monday-Friday 37.5hrs per week, with the flexibility longer term to work a shift pattern including two weeks of days and 1 week of nights (12 hours) which includes a 42% shift premium pay

• Understanding of electrical test principles used for Power MOSFET products
• Knowledge of silicon substrate and epitaxy requirements for high‑performance, high‑efficiency power semiconductor devices

• Stage 1: Recruiter review
• Stage 2: 30‑minute Teams interview
• Stage 3: 60-90 minute on‑site interview and site tour

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.