Principal Process Development Engineer – Plessey
Location: Plymouth (state‑of‑the‑art fabrication facility in the UK). Remote work is available for the right candidate.
Overview
We are looking for a Principal Process Development Engineer with deep expertise in process development, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, hands‑on experience with advanced fabrication and characterization techniques, and a proven ability to lead cross‑functional R&D initiatives. Join a fast‑growing Process Development team pushing the boundaries of innovation in Micro‑LED and Optical Computing.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development and optimisation of fabrication processes for Micro‑LED and Optical Computing devices.
* Work through all stages of process development, from defining process architecture to developing process modules.
* Identify the requirements for new tooling to support the Micro‑LED 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.
* Participate in risk assessments and design reviews.
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design decisions, analyses and present insights to management.
* Constantly seek out and implement opportunities for innovation and improvement in products and processes.
Qualifications & Experience
* Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, or a related subject covering III‑V semiconductor devices.
* 3+ years of extensive experience in process development within semiconductor, display, or related high‑tech industries.
* Expert knowledge of Micro‑LED or Photonics and/or Optical Compute technologies.
* Hands‑on experience 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 lithography (stepper and mask aligner), etch (RIE, ICP, wet etch), CVD, PVD, evaporation, ALD, IBD.
* Design of Experiments and statistical analysis techniques.
* Expertise in LED performance metrics and measurement techniques such as IV response, electroluminescence, EQE.
* Working knowledge of CAM systems and SPC.
* Ability to communicate clearly and make design decisions to cross‑functional teams.
* Experience of risk analysis and design review processes.
* Track record of innovation, process optimisation, and scaling new technologies.
* Experience with JMP or Python for data analysis.
* Experience with mask design.
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