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Process Engineer - Semiconductor Manufacturing

Oldham
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Process Engineer – Semiconductor Manufacturing
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester | 💼 Permanent | 💰 Competitive salary + benefits

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Process Engineer to join a leading semiconductor manufacturer in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The role focuses on supporting yield and quality improvements across wafer fabrication and assembly, driving process efficiency and reliability.

Key Responsibilities for the Process Engineer job:

  • Review and disposition lots on hold for quality/electrical issues, ensuring effective feedback to process teams.

  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve site yield.

  • Maintain and support automotive process controls (DPAT, SYL, SBL).

  • Create and maintain PROMIS routes, yield/quality reports, and data scripts (Python/R, SPC tools).

  • Support new product introduction and Six Sigma improvement projects.

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams in [Insert Location] to optimise processes.

    Skills & Experience required for the Process Engineer job:

  • Degree in Electronics, Physics, or related field.

  • Knowledge of semiconductor physics and wafer fabrication.

  • Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills.

  • Collaborative, innovative environment with career progression.

    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 — I’d love to hear from you.

    📩 Apply today for the Process Engineer job in Oldham, Greater Manchester and help shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing

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