Team Leader – Deposition & Etch
Location:
UK, Suffolk - onsite working required Salary:
Competitive, depending on experience
We're working with a leading technology organisation that is expanding its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and is looking for an experienced
Team Leader with a strong background in deposition and etch . This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll combine
technical process engineering expertise with people management , taking ownership of a specialist team working across advanced III-V semiconductor manufacturing. You'll be responsible for ensuring processes are stable, capable and continually improving, while developing the engineers and technicians around you. It's a great opportunity for someone who has built a strong technical career in a semiconductor fab and is now looking to take greater ownership of a team, technology area and longer-term roadmap. What You'll Be Doing:
Lead and develop a team of
process engineers, technicians and cleanroom personnel
working across deposition and etch. Provide technical direction across process development, optimisation and troubleshooting. Take ownership of process performance, stability, yield and continuous improvement within your area. Develop and optimise processes for
III-V semiconductor materials , including InP, GaAs and GaN. Work with technologies such as
RIE, ICP-RIE, PECVD and ALD . Drive recipe development, process qualification and technology transfer from development through to manufacturing. Support the introduction, installation and qualification of new semiconductor processing equipment. Use
SEM and FIB-SEM
to investigate defects, cross-sections and process performance. Lead investigations into process excursions, yield issues and reliability problems. Apply
DoE, SPC, MSA / Gauge R&R and statistical analysis
to improve process capability and robustness. Use structured problem-solving techniques including
8D, FMEA and OCAP
to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Build technical capability within the team through training, mentoring and development plans. Establish team KPIs and ensure projects and engineering activities remain aligned with wider business objectives. Work closely with
R&D, process integration, manufacturing, equipment and quality teams
to deliver new technologies and improve existing processes. Contribute to the longer-term technology roadmap for deposition and etch. What We're Looking For:
A degree, Master's or PhD in
Materials Science, Physics, Semiconductor Technology, Engineering
or a related subject. 5+ years' semiconductor process engineering experience
within a cleanroom/fab environment. Strong hands-on experience with
III-V semiconductor processing , ideally InP, GaAs and/or GaN. A solid technical background in
deposition and/or etch , with experience across technologies such as RIE, ICP-RIE, PECVD or ALD. Experience with
process development, recipe optimisation and equipment qualification . Practical experience using
SEM and/or FIB-SEM
for process characterisation and failure analysis. Good understanding of
SPC, DoE, MSA / Gauge R&R
and data-driven process improvement. Experience with structured problem-solving and quality methodologies such as
8D, FMEA and OCAP . Previous experience
leading, supervising or mentoring engineers/technicians
— ideally 3+ years. Strong communication skills and the ability to work across technical, manufacturing and R&D teams. Please get in touch with Christina McGuire to hear more about this role!
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Process Engineering Team Leader - Deposition & Etch in Slough employer: microTECH Global LTD
Our company is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Hampshire that fosters innovation and collaboration among talented engineers. We prioritise employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and provide a supportive culture that values creativity and teamwork, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of analogue IC design.
