Semiconductor Jobs

Wolviston Management Services · Newton Aycliffe

Hands-on technical support role across semiconductor fabrication and testing operations, troubleshooting process issues, investigating deviations and implementing yield and efficiency improvements. Works on a shift-based pattern, collaborating with Process, Production and Development Engineering teams and supporting new process introduction. Distinct for its focus on SPC, wafer testing and out-of-control event response in a high-volume fab.

Jackie Kerr Recruitment · Cardiff · £60,000 – £70,000 pa

Day-to-day, you will support the operation and performance of MOCVD and MBE epitaxial reactors, generating growth recipes, adjusting process parameters and monitoring reactor health using SPC methods. The role covers troubleshooting, failure analysis, process qualification and reactor scheduling within a growing manufacturing team, with MES used to record work for traceability. Indium phosphide expertise is central to the position.

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler · Northampton · £50,000 – £60,000 pa

First-line process engineering support in a 24/7 wafer fabrication cleanroom, troubleshooting process issues, managing holds and deviations, coordinating tool requalification after maintenance, and creating measurement macros. Involves 12-hour rotating shifts with written handovers and close work with manufacturing and technical teams.

Pragmatic Semiconductor · Durham

Owns metal-oxide PVD process development, qualification and sustaining on 300mm production tools, defining process windows and driving SPC, Cpk and root-cause investigations for yield-limiting film issues. Combines deep technical leadership of reactive sputtering with line management of a small deposition team, partnering with equipment, integration and reliability engineers.

Octagon Group · Manchester · £30,000 – £40,000 pa

Supports yield and quality improvements across wafer fabrication and assembly, reviewing lots on hold and leading root cause analysis and corrective actions. Maintains automotive process controls, PROMIS routes and yield reports, and works with Python/R and SPC tools on new product introduction and Six Sigma projects in a cleanroom manufacturing setting.

Bluegate Consulting · Oldham

Assist with semiconductor manufacturing in a growing Oldham facility, controlling process performance, maintaining efficient workflow and implementing improvements. Requires hands-on front-end process knowledge, SPC and a degree in electronics, aimed at someone early in their career.

Jackie Kerr Recruitment · Cardiff · £70,000 – £100,000 pa

Lead a Process Engineering team in a specialist semiconductor manufacturing environment, overseeing MOCVD and MBE epitaxial reactors to ensure product quality, yield and equipment uptime. The role combines technical and people leadership, driving process development, SPC-based monitoring, troubleshooting and continuous improvement across Production and R&D, while managing budgets and liaising with customers and external technical partners.

Pragmatic Semiconductor · Durham

Support 300mm wafer fabs by introducing new process technology, ramping yield and providing RMA support. Monitor electrical performance, SPC and OOC parameters, run DOEs and drive defect characterisation and root-cause analysis. Work closely with process integration, principal engineers and cross-functional teams on high-volume manufacturing.

Octagon Group · Andover · £40,000 – £45,000 pa

Hands-on maintenance engineering role in an ISO 7 semiconductor assembly and test facility, covering scheduled preventative maintenance, fault investigation and repairs. Involves servicing HVAC, HEPA filtration and LEV systems, supporting utilities such as compressed air, nitrogen and power, and coordinating external service engineers alongside Production, Process Engineering and Quality.

Enterprise Recruitment · Towcester · £60,000 – £65,000 pa

This role involves hands-on engineering support for production operations, maintaining and improving epitaxy equipment, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will coordinate maintenance, support equipment upgrades, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high equipment uptime and compliance with safety standards.

Bluegate Consulting · Oldham

Design, simulate and optimise advanced Bipolar devices or MOSFETs using TCAD tools, working closely with process integration and characterisation teams to turn simulation insights into manufacturable, high-performance devices. The role spans process flow definition, electrical and physical data analysis to improve yield, and support from concept through qualification and production, with documentation of design and simulation results.

Beautiful Recruitment · Dereham

Provide equipment engineering leadership in a UK wafer fab, covering advanced fault-finding, preventative maintenance and optimisation of semiconductor process tools handling hazardous chemicals and speciality gases. Mentor technicians and junior engineers, manage vendors and contractors, and drive TPM and 8-step improvement projects while reporting OEE metrics to executives.

Beautiful Recruitment · Southampton · £40,000 – £80,000 pa

Senior technical role supporting reliability, installation, commissioning and continuous improvement of MOVPE, MOCVD and epitaxy equipment in a high-growth semiconductor fab. Involves fault-finding across electrical, mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic and PLC control systems, leading reliability and upgrade projects, and working with suppliers and contractors. Distinct for its focus on advanced wafer-growth equipment and new capital equipment installation.

Teledyne FLIR · Chelmsford

Hands-on role spanning clean-room and office work, owning verification and test across space and science imaging detector projects. You define test flows, commission and script EGSE/OGSE/MGSE equipment, run functional, electrical, mechanical and environmental campaigns to ECSS standards, and train operations staff. Works closely with project, product assurance and manufacturing teams.

Theo James Recruitment · Newton Aycliffe · £53,350 pa

Carry out planned and preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns and perform electrical, electronic and mechanical fault finding on sophisticated semiconductor production equipment. Work within a multi-skilled engineering team alongside Process Engineering, supporting continuous improvement, major fault investigations and the training of fellow technicians and apprentices.