Shift Process Integration Engineer ( 4 days on, 4 days off)

## Shift Process Integration Engineer ( 4 days on, 4 days off)Applylocations: United Kingdom – Towcester Northamptonshiretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026863It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! *We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.**If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!***Shift Process Integration Engineer (Chip R&D / NPI / Wafer Fab Semiconductor)**Lumentum is seeking a junior **Process Integration Engineer** to join our Chip R&D team at our Caswell site in Northamptonshire, UK. In this role, you will contribute to the development and management of wafer fabrication processes for indium phosphide (InP)–based semiconductor optical components.This is an **on-site, shift-based position** 4 days on, 4 days off.**Role Overview**The Chip R&D team is responsible for developing and introducing into production advanced photonic devices, including lasers, modulators, receivers, and photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for cloud and networking applications.As a Process Integration Engineer, you will play a key role in translating device designs into manufacturable, high-performing semiconductor chips. This requires close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges with tangible commercial impact.**Key Responsibilities*** Integrate wafer fabrication processes to deliver new InP-based products, including coherent and direct detection photonic components* Optimize existing wafer fab processes to improve yield, cost, and cycle time* Develop and maintain process flows and documentation within the MES system* Monitor and evaluate product performance throughout the development cycle* Use analytical tools (e.g., SEM) to investigate and improve process performance* Develop new process modules and ensure scalability for high-volume manufacturing* Support the transfer of new processes and products into production* Apply Six Sigma methodologies (e.g., FMEA, capability analysis, design for manufacturability/yield) for process and product improvement* Present process data and statistical analyses to support manufacturability decisions* Act as the key interface between design, operations engineering, and manufacturing teams* Serve as the process expert for products, including post-transfer support in production**Skills and Experience****Essential Qualifications & Experience*** Degree in Physics, Physical Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field (relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu). Applications welcome from fresh Phd candidates* Hands-on experience with semiconductor wafer processing techniques, ideally in III-V materials* Knowledge in several of the following areas: + Epitaxy + Lithography + Wet and dry etching + Dielectric and metal deposition + Ion implantation and diffusion* Experience in process integration and development of process flows* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex engineering activities**Desirable Experience*** Knowledge of direct bandgap semiconductor materials* Experience in a semiconductor manufacturing or wafer fab environment**Key Competencies*** Strong analytical and scientific reasoning skills* Familiarity with statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP)* Effective team collaboration and organizational abilities* Technical leadership and ownership mindset* Excellent written and verbal communication skills**Why Join Us?**At Lumentum, we are committed to supporting the professional growth of our employees and encourage internal career progression wherever possible. If you are looking to develop your career in a challenging and innovative environment, we would love to hear from you.Our people drive our success, and we are proud to be an **equal opportunity employer**. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.*We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.**We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, 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.*Lumentum is illuminating the networks of tomorrow with advanced photonic technologies that enable AI, data centers, telecom, industrial, and sensing applications. As AI accelerates the global demand for bandwidth and energy efficiency, we deliver the building blocks that keep data moving reliably, efficiently, and at massive scale. Our optical products support AI and compute infrastructure, cloud and DCI environments, metro and long-haul networks, while our lasers drive breakthroughs in precision manufacturing and sensing.For nearly five decades, Lumentum has been at the intersection of light and innovation. What began as a vision with JDS Uniphase to harness the power of photonics has evolved into a global force driving the communication infrastructure of tomorrow. At Lumentum, we’re building more than a business—we’re building a team of passionate innovators whose drive to collaborate, create, and connect the world fuels everything we do. We are part of the AI technology revolution and we are illuminating the path forward. Headquartered in San Jose, California, we operate worldwide through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations.#J-18808-Ljbffr…