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17 Oct 2025 (8 months ago)

Process Engineer
πŸ“ Location: Oldham
πŸ’Ό Full-Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established client within the semiconductor manufacturing industry, who is looking to bring a Process Engineer into their growing engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer with a background in silicon wafer fabrication or similar cleanroom-based manufacturing, looking to work on innovative technologies in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for sustaining and improving process performance, driving quality, and supporting the transfer of new technologies into production.

πŸ” Key Responsibilities for the Process Engineer job:

  • Develop, sustain, and optimise wafer fabrication processes

  • Improve process capability, yield, and quality using techniques like SPC, DOE, and 6 Sigma

  • Create and maintain documentation and manufacturing procedures

  • Support NPI and the transition of new processes into high-volume production

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement

  • Provide technical input on metrology tools, equipment upgrades, and fault diagnostics

    βœ… Skill & Experience required for the Process Engineer job:

  • Degree-qualified in Engineering or a relevant Science discipline

  • Previous experience as a Process Engineer or Technician within semiconductor or precision manufacturing

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on mindset

  • Proficient in Excel/data analysis and comfortable working with technical documentation

  • Able to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team

    This is a key position within a forward-thinking engineering environment, where innovation and precision meet. If you’re passionate about process excellence and thrive in a cleanroom/manufacturing setting β€” I’d love to hear from you.

    πŸ“© For more information or a confidential chat, feel free to message me directly or send your CV

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