Semiconductor Process Engineering Manager in Ipswich

Job Description

Our international client is currently searching for a Semiconductor Process Engineering Manager to lead semiconductor wafer process development and fab delivery across high-end R&D and low-volume production environments. Driving technology innovation, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering next- products to meet customer needs will be requirements of the role.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead and develop the process engineering team, setting clear objectives and building capability.
• Own end-to-end wafer fab delivery for R&D and production programmes.
• Drive process innovation aligned with the technology roadmap.
• Promote continuous improvement, collaboration, and a data-driven culture.
• Ensure effective performance management, skills development, and safe working practices.

Technical

• Lead semiconductor process development and maintain advanced process/tool capabilities.
• Drive yield improvement, process optimisation, and structured problem-solving using Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Apply data-driven approaches to accelerate R&D development and new device/process introduction.
• Support evaluation and development of new materials and technologies.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ wafer fab experience with technical leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor processing techniques.
• Experience with III-V materials and processing.
• Proven team leadership and development skills.

Please contact Rachel Anderson for further details.