Senior Production Engineer – Semiconductor Manufacturing
Oxford | Onsite 5 days per week
We’re looking for a Senior Production Engineer to join our growing team in Oxford.
This is a full-time, onsite role where you'll play a key part in the technical leadership of our advanced semiconductor wafer production processes.
What you’ll do:
· Provide hands-on technical support for all escalated engineering issues in semiconductor wafer production
· Lead the introduction of new process equipment and continuous improvement initiatives
· Liaise with internal development teams and suppliers on tooling and design changes
· Ensure safe systems of work and compliance with EH&S regulations (including PUWER and CE marking)
· Oversee equipment commissioning (IQ/OQ/PQ), FAT/SAT testing, and process validation
· Champion process excellence using tools such as Lean and Six Sigma
What you’ll bring:
· A degree in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing or equivalent experience
· Proven experience with semiconductor/MEMS wafer manufacturing, including photolithography and plasma etching
· Skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining high-spec equipment, managing vendor service schedules, and rapid fault identification
· Experience working in regulated industries with Quality Control and validation systems
· Familiarity with technical documentation such as specifications, work instructions, and validation reports
Nice to have:
· Experience with Minitab, SolidWorks, and Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)