Staff Etch Process Development Engineer

Our international client is currently searching for a Staff Etch Process Development Engineer to be responsible for developing, optimising, and supporting dry and wet etch processes for III-V semiconductor and photonic devices. Driving process improvements, new product introduction (NPI), yield enhancement, and manufacturing efficiency in a semiconductor fabrication environment will all be required.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and improve semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Optimise dry and wet etch processes for performance, repeatability, and yield.
• Analyse process and equipment data using SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies.
• Support NPI, technology transfer, and process scale-up into production.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to improve uptime and reduce defects.
• Lead yield improvement, scrap reduction, cycle time, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product, Equipment, Manufacturing, and R&D teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing (photonics, III-V, MEMS, optoelectronics, silicon photonics desirable).
• Strong knowledge of SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with statistical data analysis, process optimisation, and manufacturing problem solving.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams. xwzovoh
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Semiconductor Technology, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical/Electronic Engineering, or related discipline.

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