Shift Process Integration Engineer (Chip R&D / NPI / Wafer Fab Semiconductor)

Location: On-site at the Caswell site in Towcester, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. Weekday out-of-hours coverage is typically scheduled from 2:00–10:00 pm.

Company

hirify.global develops advanced photonic devices and semiconductor optical components for cloud and networking applications.

What you will do

• Integrate wafer fabrication processes for InP-based coherent and direct-detection photonic products.
• Optimize wafer-fab processes to improve yield, cost, and cycle time.
• Develop and maintain process flows and documentation in the MES system.
• Use analytical tools such as SEM to investigate process performance and support product development.
• Develop scalable process modules and transfer new processes and products into high-volume production.
• Act as the process interface between design, operations engineering, and manufacturing, including post-transfer production support and batch-hold resolution.

Requirements

• Degree in Physics, Physical Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field; relevant industry experience may be considered instead.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor wafer processing, ideally involving III-V materials.
• Experience with process integration and process-flow development.
• Knowledge of several processes including epitaxy, lithography, wet and dry etching, dielectric and metal deposition, ion implantation, or diffusion.
• Strong analytical, scientific reasoning, problem-solving, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools such as JMP and with Six Sigma methods including FMEA and capability analysis.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of direct-bandgap semiconductor materials.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or a wafer-fab environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with support for professional growth and internal career progression.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
• Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment.