Process Engineer – Etch & Implant

Nexperia Manchester is now expanding its Semiconductor Process Engineering Team to support the Etch & Implant 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 1-5+ years of 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.

What you will do

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

Yield, Capability & Performance Improvement

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

Continuous Improvement & Development Projects

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

Documentation & Compliance

• Generate and maintain accurate Wafer Fab Operator Instructions
• Ensure full adherence to departmental procedures and quality standards

What you will need

• 1+ years of experience within the Semiconductor Industry 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

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in Etch & Implant Process Engineering exposure

Interview process

Stage 1: Recruiter review
Stage 2: 30 mins Teams interview
Stage 3: 60 mins On site or Teams interview

What your benefits will include:

Remuneration & Reward – Starting salary £54,000-£66,000 (DOE, Inclusive of shift allowances) or £46,000 (for Graduate level inclusive of shift allowances) bonus scheme of up to 6%, excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9%, recognition rewards scheme, EV salary sacrifice scheme, income protection, and 12 x salary life assurance

Health & Wellbeing – 33 days equivalent of annual leave, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced parental leave, on-site medical centre, enhanced sick pay, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment reductions, and a variety of sports and social clubs

Professional Development – Opportunity to complete leadership and management qualifications, possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, with both management and technical pathways

Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability – A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, and paid time off for every employee to support charitable work

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030

Please note that Nexperia cannot offer sponsorship or relocation packages for this position.  

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D&I Statement

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.