Staff Process Development Engineer in Towcester

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About Lumentum: Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a global leader in optical and photonic technologies that power the networks and infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and next-generation communications. Built on decades of photonics innovation, Lumentum delivers high-performance lasers, modules, and optical subsystems that enable scalable, energy-efficient data centre connectivity, advanced telecom networks, industrial manufacturing, and sensing applications. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company operates R&D, manufacturing, and sales facilities worldwide.

Work for a world leader and innovator in semiconductor devices as a Staff Process Engineer. This will involve process development, continuous process improvement, new product introduction, minimising scrap, reducing cycle times, and providing support to the Operations Teams based at the Caswell site. Engineers will work in etching or deposition teams. This is a critical hire. Suitable candidates will be provided a career path to Senior Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and improve production processes.
• Process development.
• Analysis of tool and process data with continuous improvement based on SPC and 6-sigma principles.
• Equipment cross-qualification to ensure continuity of supply and to improve wafer fab capacity and reduce cycle time.
• Prepare and review technical documentation of procedures, publish results and provide best practice training.
• Ensure high levels of tool availability through the use of effective process and tool control strategies.
• Analyse, interpret, and respond to measured product data in a timely fashion.
• Apply Lean techniques to improve process outcomes and tool performance.
• Work closely with the Product Engineering and R&D teams for new product introduction.
• Assist the Equipment Engineering group with fault finding and recovery of process tools and assist with developing improved tooling and tool support strategies.
• Meet individual and team targets and objectives.
• Work within a cleanroom environment.
• Work with various computer software packages including specialist or bespoke computer systems.
• Adhere to all site safety and environmental procedures.

Job Challenges:

• You will work within a multi-disciplined team from a wide range of backgrounds and a broad skills base to solve challenging problems with real commercial impact.
• You will provide a professional quality of work in a cost and time conscious environment.
• You will develop an in-depth knowledge of a wide variety of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• The role presents significant opportunities for personal development and immediate contribution.

Education/Qualifications/Skills/Competencies:

• An HNC or Degree in a semiconductor discipline and/or 3 years of directly related experience.
• Familiarity with SPC, 6 sigma and similar methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work as a part of a team to achieve targets whilst using a variety of communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision whilst ensuring that all tasks are completed.
• Competent PC user (including the use of Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of photonic integrated circuit manufacture would be an advantage.
• Working within a high-technology manufacturing or production environment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES).

Other Requirements:

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, alone or as a part of a team.
• Excellent attendance, timekeeping, and punctuality.
• Self-motivated and dependable with good communication skills.
• Must have a professional attitude to work and colleagues.
• A flexible approach to work and customer demand.
• The normal working pattern on weekdays with the flexibility to work at other times if the business requires.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.