Senior Process Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Process Engineer (Semiconductor): Delivering and continuously improving semiconductor manufacturing processes with an accent on data-driven analytics, statistical process control, and structured problem-solving. Focus on troubleshooting complex process issues, driving yield/defect reduction, and transferring new process/automation technologies into high-volume manufacturing.

Location: Ireland, Leixlip

Salary: €71,300.00–€111,300.00 annually

Company

hirify.global Ireland process engineering teams support advanced semiconductor manufacturing through process and equipment engineering for leading-edge technology nodes.

What you will do

• Own and continuously improve process performance within an assigned module or area.
• Support development, qualification, and transfer of new process/automation technologies into high-volume manufacturing.
• Drive process optimization to meet targets in safety, quality, yield, output, and cost.
• Use statistical analysis, data analytics, and structured problem-solving to reduce variability and improve process capability.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex process issues with equipment, manufacturing, quality, and module engineering teams.
• Implement process improvements across tools and work centers, including defect reduction, process matching, and automation for better process control and stability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of industrial experience in semiconductor manufacturing or a related high-technology manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in one or more process areas: deposition, lithography, etching, ion implantation, annealing, or chemical mechanical planarization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to drive technical decisions and process improvements.
• Experience in process troubleshooting, process control, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering and operations teams, with a demonstrated focus on safety and quality.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model: split time between on-site work at the assigned hirify.global site and off-site work.
• Total compensation package ranked among the best in the industry, with an annual salary range provided for Ireland.
• Work in a cross-functional environment partnering with multiple engineering disciplines and integrated module teams.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and contribute to team development.

Hiring process

• Initial consideration based on the stated qualifications and experience requirements.
• Final offer details (including confirmed base salary and any applicable total compensation elements) shared upon employment offer delivery.