Lead Process Sustaining Engineer (Back End)

Overview We have an excellent opportunity in our Technology function for a Lead Process Sustaining Engineer to join our Back End/Assembly team. Based in Durham and reporting to the Principal Process Development Engineer, this is a key role which will provide technical leadership and drive manufacturing excellence across our Back End Operations as we grow our product porfolio. You will be responsible for sustaining and continuously improving high-volume manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, yield performance, equipment effectiveness, and operational efficiency. You will lead efforts to resolve complex process challenges, support product transfers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve manufacturing objectives that translate into ensuring stable and robust manufacturing processes. We are looking for candidates with deep knowledge of Back End wafer fabrication processes, and the ability to work well in a cross-functional environment. You will be joining a key function at a critical time during our production ramp, and will therefore have a vital role to play in the company's success. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance will be available for the successful candidate, if required. Key tasks Provide engineering support for backend assembly from Wafer release on glass to outgoing quality inspectionMonitor process performance and maintain process stability across production linesInvestigate and resolve process-related manufacturing issues impacting yield, quality, cycle time, and productivitySupport daily production activities and ensure adherence to process specificationsDevelop and maintain process documentation, operating procedures, and work instructionsLead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologiesDrive defect reduction and process capability improvement initiativesWork closely with Equipment Engineering to improve equipment reliability and uptimeSupport product qualification and manufacturing readiness activitiesAssist with process characterisation and validation during new product introductionEnsure successful transition from development to volume manufacturingMonitor key process indicators and manufacturing metricsUtilise statistical tools to analyse process performance and identify trendsPrepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for managementMaintain process control systems and Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts Qualifications and training You will ideally be educated to degree level in a field such as Engineering or Materials Science (or will possess equivalent industry experience) Skills and experience Excellent understanding of Back End processes (particularly die singulation, bonding/de-bonding and laser processes)Understanding of how Front End process changes impact Back End qualification and reliabilityExperience of devising and leading experiments, trials and DOEsStrong understanding of SPC, how to monitor and identify trends and violations and resolutionsExcellent communication, reporting, and presentation abilitiesStrong data analysis skills, and the ability to translate data into conclusions and recommendationsExperience using analytical software such as JMPStrong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritiesStrong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex, multidimensional problems Candidates who do not meet every requirement but feel their skills are a good fit for the role the role are encouraged to apply. Pragmatic Semiconductor is committed to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion; we strive to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work. Please let us know if you would like any adjustments to our application and interview process.