Mask Design Engineer
Department: R&D
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Plymouth
Description
Join our team as a Mask Design Engineer and play a key role in developing next-generation semiconductor technologies.
Key Responsibilities
* Create and develop mask designs.
* Own the end-to-end mask and reticle procurement process, including placing orders, managing workflows, and ensuring accurate and complete data submission to mask vendors.
* Drive fast, right-first-time ordering by translating design outputs into mask orders efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
* Validate vendor outputs by reviewing digitised and fractured mask data to ensure design intent is fully preserved through the mask manufacturing process.
* Ensure fab readiness by confirming all delivered masks are compatible with production tools and meet required manufacturing specifications.
* Act as the technical interface between design teams, fabrication sites, and mask suppliers, proactively resolving issues and ensuring clear communication across all parties.
* Foster strong cross-functional collaboration across design, process, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely, aligned, and reliable mask delivery schedules.
* You will also support other development activities as required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
* At least 2 + years industry experience in semiconductor or photonics environments, ideally within lithography, mask house, process integration or device engineering teams.
* Experience designing masks.
* Hands‑on experience with mask data flow / tape‑out processes (e.g., GDSII, OASIS, data verification, fracturing concepts)
* Familiarity with EDA tools and design environments (e.g., layout viewers, mask data preparation tools, or verification tools).
* Understanding of design rules, lithography constraints, and manufacturability requirements.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality output.
* Eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise in mask design.
* Proactive, hands‑on problem solver with a structured approach to work.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced development environment.
* Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships.
* Comfortable working in an environment where precision and accuracy are critical.
Advantage
* Knowledge of IIIV materials.
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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