Staff Etch Process Development Engineer

Company: IC Resources
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Location: Northampton
Job Description:

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.

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
  • Degree (or equivalent experience) in Semiconductor Technology, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical/Electronic Engineering, or related discipline

Please contact Rachel Anderson for further details.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026