Graduate Process / Equipment Engineer (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: On-site in Leixlip, Ireland

Salary: €41,000–€77,000 annual salary.

Company

hirify.global Ireland operates a semiconductor manufacturing and technology development centre focused on advanced process technologies and high-volume production.

What you will do

• Support the transfer of new process and automation technologies from Technology Development into high-volume manufacturing.
• Own or support module and equipment performance, including qualification, monitoring, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain equipment availability and process performance against safety, quality, output, and cost targets.
• Use data analysis and structured problem-solving methods to identify issues, improve process capability, and reduce variation.
• Collaborate with process, equipment, manufacturing, quality, and module engineers to solve technical challenges.
• Contribute to defect reduction, yield improvement, manufacturability, safety, productivity, quality, and cost improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent qualification in Engineering or Science, such as Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a similar technical field.
• Strong interest in semiconductor manufacturing, process engineering, or equipment engineering.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use data to identify trends and support decisions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration across multiple disciplines.
• Proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement in a technical manufacturing environment.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience from internships, university projects, research, or placements in process engineering, equipment engineering, manufacturing, or related technical areas.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, experimental design, or structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with data analysis tools, technical reporting, or process and equipment performance monitoring.
• Familiarity with data automation tools or custom scripts, including Python, SQL, MATLAB, R, VBA, Shell scripting, or BASH.
• Awareness of safety, quality, and operational excellence principles in an industrial environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position in a highly automated, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• On-site work model in Leixlip, Ireland.
• Shift 1 schedule in Ireland.
• Focus on safety, innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Total compensation may include additional pay components and benefits.