Graduate Engineer

Graduate Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Plymouth

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Graduate Process Engineer to join our Process Engineering team, specialising in Ellipsometry and thin-film characterisation. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to develop expertise in optical metrology, process control, and data analysis within a high-technology manufacturing and R&D environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain ellipsometry systems for thin-film and surface characterisation.
• Develop, validate, and optimise measurement recipes for new products and processes.
• Analyse process and metrology data to identify trends, variations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support process qualification, capability studies, and root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with production, quality, R&D, and equipment engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Generate and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and technical reports.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing yield, throughput, and measurement accuracy.
• Assist with statistical process control (SPC) monitoring and data reporting.
• Support equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electronic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to present technical information clearly through written reports and presentations.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Advantage

• Knowledge of ellipsometry, optical metrology, spectroscopy, or thin-film characterisation techniques.
• Familiarity with semiconductor, photonics, coatings, display, or advanced materials manufacturing.
• Experience gained through university projects, internships, placements, or laboratory work.

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Private medical & dental insurance
• 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Free onsite meals
• Onsite gym
• Relocation support
• Visa support available

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