Principal Research Scientist (Plasma Processing)

Location: Newport, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global develops inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.

What you will do

• Lead the development of plasma etch and deposition technologies for advanced packaging, photonics, compound semiconductors, quantum, MEMS, and specialty semiconductor applications.
• Define innovative hardware and process solutions for current and future semiconductor manufacturing challenges.
• Investigate complex process integration, plasma physics, equipment, and hardware performance problems using first-principles analysis, simulation, experimental design, and data analysis.
• Influence chamber design, RF systems, gas delivery, thermal management, endpoint control, and process diagnostics.
• Develop physical models and interpret COMSOL or equivalent simulations to predict plasma behavior, materials interactions, process performance, and hardware impacts.
• Lead technical reviews, guide junior engineers and scientists, generate intellectual property, and represent hirify.global in customer, partner, conference, and research activities.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Plasma Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Semiconductor Technology, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Significant industrial or research experience in plasma processing, semiconductor equipment development, or advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of plasma etch and/or deposition technologies.
• Knowledge of RF power delivery systems, plasma sources, thermal management, vacuum systems, endpoint detection, and semiconductor equipment architecture.
• Availability for international travel, including occasional travel to the United States, and occasional shift work.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, life assurance, and family-friendly rewards.
• Cycle to work scheme, rewards scheme, global bonus plan, and share scheme.
• Generous shift allowance and overtime premiums.
• Inclusive and diverse working environment.