University of Sheffield
Working Pattern
100%
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
School
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Are you passionate about cutting-edge semiconductor fabrication and excited by the opportunity to support world-class research? We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our Nano Technology team, where you will play a key role in developing and optimising advanced micro
and nano-fabrication processes.
About The Role
As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for developing processes, recipes, and user training across a broad range of semiconductor device fabrication techniques, including:
Lithography
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
Dry and wet etching
Metallisation
CMP (Chemical Mechanical Planarisation)
You will work closely with facility users, equipment engineers, suppliers, and academic departments from across the University. A customer-focused approach and strong communication skills are essential, alongside a commitment to delivering technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and optimise fabrication and testing processes to support cutting-edge research.
Apply rigorous scientific methods to improve process reliability, repeatability, and performance.
Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety documentation, and process controls.
Train and support users on fabrication techniques, equipment, and best practices.
Ensure high levels of equipment uptime through proactive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
What we're looking for
A technically driven individual with a passion for semiconductor processing, strong problem-solving abilities, and the desire to support a diverse user community within a dynamic research environment.
If you're excited by the opportunity to help enable world-leading nano-technology research, we'd love to hear from you.