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Semiconductor Materials Engineer

East Kilbride
1 week ago
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Semiconductor Materials Engineer – Glasgow, Scotland - To C£60k + Hybrid + Benefits. Cutting edge Technology Company seeks an accomplished Manufacturing / Materials Engineer highly knowledgeable in semiconductor manufacturing processes and integration. As the authority in silicon manufacturing you should bring excellent leadership and communication skills.

This exciting Company is revolutionizing wired connectivity, enabling the build of low-cost, energy efficient AI systems worldwide.

As a key member of the Business Operations Department, the successful Semiconductor Manufacturing / Materials Engineer will work with multi-functional groups to ensure the silicon technology requirements are fully supported by the company’s foundry partners; will improve silicon production performance, whilst promoting Design for manufacture philosophy within the company.

The Semiconductor Materials / Manufacturing Engineer should bring:

  • Minimum of Bachelors Engineering related Degree.

  • Proven leadership skills and excellent communication skills.

  • 5+ years’ experience working in the semiconductor industry with knowledge of silicon manufacturing processes, facilities and equipment.

  • Competence in data analysis ideally with experience of tools used in the semiconductor industry.

  • Experience of working with foundry partners.

  • Great to see experience of advanced process nodes; Multi-product Wafer (MPW) and tape-out processes.

    A generous salary package will be offered with a base to C£60k plus Shares (Pre-IPO currently), flexible working, private healthcare, 25 days holiday and pension. Hybrid working available

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