Process Engineer – Etch & Implant

At Nexperia Manchester we are expanding our Semiconductor Etch and Implant Process Engineering Team. In this role, you will play a key part in sustaining daily production while driving long-term improvement projects across one of the most complex areas of the wafer fab. This is a great chance to work in a dynamic environment covering many processing technologies, offering a clear development path.

This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer with semiconductor experience, or a high potential graduate (Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry or related discipline) looking to develop deep technical expertise in dry etch, implant and associated process technologies.

As a Process Engineer at Nexperia you will split your time between reactive sustaining work and proactive project delivery with responsibilities that include:

• →Semiconductor Industry experience as a Process Engineer or a strong academic background in a related field as a graduate
• →HND or Degree in a relevant STEM discipline (degree preferred)
• →Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative
• →Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams
• →Great priority management and the ability to work in high pressure environments
• →Competent with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• →Ability to work a rotating shift pattern of 12-hour shifts including (2 weeks of days and 1 week of nights)
• →Right to work within the UK

• Sustaining and improving mechanical and electrical yields to meet departmental targets
• Monitoring and improving Cpk levels across all processes, including coordinating R&R studies on metrology equipment
• Ensuring process performance is reviewed, tracked and reported in line with factory policy

• Delivering technical improvement projects focused on yield, cost, throughput, ease of manufacture and process capability
• Supporting new product and platform development through process development activities

• Generating and maintaining accurate Wafer Fab Operator Instructions
• Ensuring full adherence to departmental procedures and quality standards

• Experience in Etch & Implant Process Engineering exposure

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.