Skills
Photolithography
Semiconductor process engineering
Process development
Process optimization
R&D
High-volume manufacturing
Lithography equipment calibration
Process control
Process characterization
Yield improvement
Reliability engineering
Technical leadership
Project management
Semiconductor manufacturing
Summary
✨ AI‑Generated
An international semiconductor technology organization is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to lead advanced photolithography development and transfer for photonic devices. You will optimize processes from R&D to high-volume manufacturing, oversee equipment performance, establish process controls and reliability standards, troubleshoot production issues, and lead technical projects. A PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline is required.
Highlights
Lead advanced semiconductor process development from research through large-scale manufacturing, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive innovation, process reliability, and yield improvement.
Description
Our international client is currently searching for a Principal Photolithography Process Engineer to lead the development, optimisation, and transfer of advanced photolithography processes for semiconductor devices from R&D through high-volume manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and optimise photolithography processes for photonic devices.Support R&D/manufacturing wafers and transfer processes to large-scale production.Oversee lithography equipment setup, calibration, maintenance, and performance.Collaborate with design, integration, facilities, epitaxy, etching, and testing teams.Establish process controls, characterisation methods, and yield/reliability standards.Troubleshoot lithography/process issues and drive continuous improvement.Research and implement new lithography techniques, materials, and technologies.Provide technical leadership and manage R&D projects aligned to business goals.
Required Experience & Skills
PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or similar.12+ years in photolithography, ideally in compound semiconductors or photonics.Expertise in mask design, resist technologies, and cleanroom lithography equipment (steppers, aligners, spin coaters).Experience with characterisation tools (SEM, AFM, profilometers).Strong understanding of photonics/optoelectronics and semiconductor manufacturing.Data analysis, statistical process control, troubleshooting, leadership, and communication skills.
Preferred
Optoelectronic device fabrication experience.Semiconductor process integration and fabrication workflow knowledge.Familiarity with optical/photonics industry standards.
Please contact Rachel Anderson for further details.
