Process Engineer (Semiconductors)

TL;DR

Process Engineer (Semiconductors): Sustaining daily production and driving long-term improvement projects for Etch & Implant processes in a wafer fab with an accent on yield, capability, and performance improvement. Focus on delivering technical projects for cost and throughput optimization, and ensuring strict adherence to quality standards.

Location: Manchester, UK. Right to work in the UK required; no sponsorship or relocation provided.

Salary: £46,000 - £66,000 (DOE, inclusive of shift allowances)

Company

hirify.global is a global semiconductor company focused on delivering essential components for a wide range of electronic applications.

What you will do

• Sustain and improve mechanical and electrical yields to meet departmental targets.
• Monitor and improve Cpk levels and coordinate R&R studies on metrology equipment.
• Deliver technical projects focused on yield, cost, throughput, and process capability.
• Support new product and platform development through process development activities.
• Generate and maintain accurate Wafer Fab Operator Instructions.
• Ensure full adherence to departmental procedures and quality standards.

Requirements

• HND or Degree in a relevant STEM discipline (Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related).
• 1+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry or a strong academic background as a graduate.
• Right to work within the UK (no sponsorship available).
• Ability to work a rotating shift pattern of 12-hour shifts, including nights.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in high-pressure environments.
• Competency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Nice to have

• Experience in Etch & Implant Process Engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Bonus scheme of up to 6% and a contributory pension scheme of up to 9%.
• 33 days of annual leave, enhanced parental leave, and enhanced sick pay.
• On-site medical centre and subsidised canteen.
• Professional development opportunities, including funded academic support up to PhD level.
• Corporate commitment to carbon neutrality by 2035 and paid time off for charitable work.

Hiring process

• Stage 1: Recruiter review.
• Stage 2: 30-minute Teams interview.
• Stage 3: 60-minute on-site or Teams interview.