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    Semiconductors

    Principal Process Development Engineer

    Plymouth, PLYMOUTHOn-SiteFull-timePosted 2mo ago
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    Job description

    Seeking a Principal Process Development Engineer with deep expertise in process development, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, hands-on experience with advanced fabrication and characterization techniques, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional R&D initiatives.
    Join a fast-growing Process Development team pushing the boundaries of innovation in MicroLED and Interconnect. Around 60% of your time will be spent in a state-of-the-art cleanroom advancing process development, and the other 40% on planning, analysing data, and presenting insights to management.
    • Lead the development and optimisation of fabrication processes for MicroLED and Optical Computing devices.
    • You will work on all stages of process development, defining process architecture, developing process modules, working with process development tool owners to develop and optimise pixel performance.
    • Constantly seek out and implement opportunities for innovation and improvement in the products and processes.
    • Participate in risk assessments and design reviews.
    • Identify the requirements for new tooling to support the MicroLED and Optical Compute development roadmap, including defining process recipe specifications and aligning with the process tool owner.
    • Leverage your R&D and process development experience to drive progress within a high-performing, results-oriented team.
    • A PhD degree in either of Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Material science or any relevant subject covering the field of  III-V semiconductor devices.
    • 3+ years of extensive experience in process development within semiconductor, display, or related high-tech industries.
    • Expert knowledge of MicroLED or Photonics and/or Optical compute technologies.
    • Hands on experience of developing and optimising III- V, ideally III – N, semiconductor device fabrication processes in clean room environment.
    • Knowledge of semiconductor device physics.
    • Broad experience in semiconductor process techniques, including but not limited to lithography (stepper and mask aligner), etch (RIE, ICP and wet etch), CVD, PVD, Evaporation, ALD, IBD.
    • Design of Experiments and statistical analysis techniques.
    • Expert experience of LED performance matrix and its measurement techniques such as IV response, Electroluminescence, EQE will be advantageous.
    • Working knowledge of CAM systems and SPC.
    • Ability to communicate clearly, design decisions to cross-functional teams.
    • Experience of risk analysis and design review processes.
    • Pension scheme
    • Private medical & dental insurance
    • 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
    • Free onsite meals
    • Onsite gym
    • Relocation support
    • Visa support available

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    Plessey

    Plessey is a leading developer of advanced semiconductor technologies, specializing in MicroLED and Optical Compute solutions. They focus on enabling next-generation displays and high-performance computing through innovative materials and processes.

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