published 18.09.25

Senior Process Development Engineer

Location

Plymouth

Basis

Full Time

Join a fast-growing Process Development team pushing the boundaries of innovation in MicroLED and Optical Computing. Around 60% of your time will be spent in a state-of-the-art cleanroom advancing process development, and the other 40% on planning, analysing data, and presenting insights to management.

Key Responsibilities
  • You will work on all stages of process development, defining process architecture, developing process modules, working with process development tool owners to develop and optimise pixel performance.
  • Constantly seek out and implement opportunities for innovation and improvement in the products and processes. 
  • Participate in risk assessments and design reviews. 
  • Identify the requirements for new tooling to support the MicroLED and Optical Compute development roadmap, including defining process recipe specifications and aligning with the process tool owner. 
  • Leverage your R&D and process development experience to drive progress within a high-performing, results-oriented team.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • A PhD in Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline focused on III–V semiconductor devices, or a bachelor’s degree with at least three years of relevant industry experience. 
  • Hands on experience of developing and optimising III- V, ideally III – N, semiconductor device fabrication processes in a clean room environment. 
  • Knowledge of semiconductor device physics. 
  • Broad experience in semiconductor process techniques, including but not limited to lithography (stepper and mask aligner), etch (RIE, ICP and wet etch), CVD, PVD, Evaporation, ALD, IBD. 
  • Design of Experiments and statistical analysis techniques. 
  • Working knowledge of CAM systems and SPC.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, design decisions to cross-functional teams
  • Experience of risk analysis and design review processes
  • Experience with JMP or Python for data analysis would be an advantage. 
  • Understanding of LED and or Optical performance matrix and its measurement techniques such as IV response, Electroluminescence, EQE will be advantageous.


Perks & Benefits
  • Pension scheme 
  • Private medical & dental insurance 
  • 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays 
  • Free onsite meals 
  • Onsite gym 
  • Relocation support 
  • Visa support available


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