At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead wafer process development and drive innovation in semiconductor fabrication.
- Company: Join a cutting-edge tech company at the forefront of semiconductor technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on continuous improvement and employee development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on next-gen technologies while leading a high-performing team.
- Qualifications: Degree in a relevant field and 5+ years in semiconductor fabrication required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Process Engineering Manager to lead wafer process development and oversee end-to-end delivery within a semiconductor fabrication environment. This is a critical technical and leadership position, operating within a high-technology setting that combines cutting-edge R&D with low-volume, high-quality manufacturing. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing next-generation semiconductor technologies, driving process innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of development and production objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive process innovation to support the organisation’s technology roadmap.
- Own end-to-end delivery performance within the wafer fabrication facility for both R&D and low-volume production activities.
- Set clear objectives and deliverables for team members, aligned with business and customer requirements.
- Lead performance management activities to support employee development and engagement.
- Develop team capability through structured skills development programmes, ensuring sufficient capacity, resilience, and expertise across multiple projects.
- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture.
- Promote continuous improvement by embedding lessons learned into future process and product development.
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards and best practices.
Technical Leadership:
- Lead semiconductor process development activities to maintain world-class process capability and support future technology requirements.
- Champion structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma principles where appropriate.
- Drive data-led decision-making to accelerate R&D cycles and improve process outcomes.
- Lead yield improvement initiatives across wafer fabrication processes.
- Support the assessment, development, and implementation of new materials and process technologies.
To be considered you will need the following:
- Degree (or higher qualification) in a relevant technical discipline such as Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or Chemistry.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a semiconductor wafer fabrication environment.
- Previous experience in a technical leadership, supervisory, or management role.
- Broad knowledge of semiconductor processing techniques.
- Strong understanding of III-V semiconductor materials and associated manufacturing processes.
- Proven ability to build, motivate, and develop high-performing technical teams.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
- Experience in laser integrated circuits (ICs) and/or optical device manufacturing.
- Experience leading new materials evaluation and development programmes within an R&D environment.
- Knowledge of advanced yield improvement methodologies and process optimisation techniques.
Process Engineering Manager - Chemical in Suffolk employer: microTECH Global LTD
As a leading employer in the semiconductor industry, we offer an exceptional work environment in Suffolk that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee development is evident through structured skills programmes and a culture that prioritises continuous improvement and high performance. Join us to be at the forefront of next-generation technology while enjoying the benefits of a supportive team and a focus on health, safety, and environmental standards.
