Process Engineer - Diffusion

At Nexperia Manchester we are expanding our Semiconductor Diffusion Process Engineering Team. As a Process Engineer you will play a key role in sustaining daily production while driving long-term improvement projects in varying areas of the fab. This is a great chance to work in a dynamic environment covering many processing technologies, offering a clear development path.What you will do As a Process Engineer at Nexperia you will split your time between reactive sustaining work (around 80%) and proactive project delivery (around 20%). You will work on manufacturing processes that cover areas including furnacing, wafer cleaning, sputtering, passivation, evaporation and rapid thermal processing.Your key responsibilities will include:Yield, Capability & Performance ImprovementSustaining and improving mechanical and electrical yields to meet departmental targetsMonitoring and improving Cpk levels across all processes, including coordinating R&R studies on metrology equipmentEnsuring process performance is reviewed, tracked and reported in line with factory policyContinuous Improvement & Development ProjectsDelivering technical improvement projects focused on yield, cost, throughput, ease of manufacture and process capabilitySupporting new product and platform development through process development activitiesDocumentation & ComplianceGenerating and maintaining accurate Wafer Fab Operator InstructionsEnsuring full adherence to departmental procedures and quality standardsWhat you will needSemiconductor Industry experience as a Process EngineerHND or Degree in a relevant STEM discipline (degree preferred)Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiativeExcellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teamsGreat priority management and the ability to work in high pressure environmentsCompetent 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)Desirable Experience:Experience in Diffusion Engineering ProcessesInterview processStage 1: Recruiter reviewStage 2: 30 mins Teams interviewStage 3: 60 mins on site or Teams interviewWhat your benefits will include:Remuneration & Reward – Starting salary 54,000-66,000 (DOE, 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 assuranceHealth & 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 clubsProfessional 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 pathwaysCorporate 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 workDiversity, 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 2030Be Part of Something BiggerTalent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright material and the word Nexperia is a registered trademark.D&I StatementAs 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.SummaryLocation: ManchesterType: Full time