Shift Process Engineer

Support semiconductor wafer fabrication by resolving process issues, coordinating manufacturing activities, and improving production quality in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.

Summary

Lumentum are currently recruiting for one Shift Process Engineers to be based in Caswell, Northamptonshire, UK. This is a shift-based role (24x7 operation, 12-hour shifts) rotating across all shifts. This role would be suitable for a recent graduate or experienced technician.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for all wafer fab process related issues.

• Provide written handover of issues at end of shift

• Responsible for reviewing and resolving process related issues, assisting in smooth running of the fab.

• Ensure swift release of material where possible and police application of holds.

• Oversight and co-ordination for timely tool re-qualification after maintenance activity.

• Provide scrap and near miss event support, ensure swift triage of scrap and near miss events.

• Generate and/or enact process deviations (DEVs) where required, e.g. raise DEVs (if appropriate) for out of spec. events, provide advice and support to manufacturing teams in event of non-standard work under DEV.

• Creating measurement macros for new products as the lots arrive at measurement tools.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision out of hours whilst ensuring that all tasks are completed.

• Competent PC user (including the use of Microsoft Office).

• Wafer fab cleanroom experience an advantage

• Familiarity with 6sigma and similar methodologies would be an advantage.

• Ability to work as a part of a team to achieve targets whilst utilising a variety of communication skills.

• Experience of computer-controlled semiconductor processing equipment would be an advantage.

• Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES) such as PROMIS would be an advantage, though full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• An HNC or Degree in a science or engineering discipline or related experience at technician or senior operator level.

Skills

• You will be working within a cleanroom environment and must be comfortable with the use of cleanroom clothing.

• Self-motivated and dependable with good communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure, alone or as a part of a team.

• Excellent attendance, timekeeping and punctuality.

• Must have a professional attitude to work and to colleagues.

• A flexible approach to work and customer demand.

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.