Process Team Lead

Microtech Global; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Process Engineer specializing in photolithography. This pivotal role involves leading development and optimization efforts to enhance photonic designs into manufacturable prototypes. The ideal candidate should possess a Ph.D. and over 12 years of relevant experience in photolithography. If you're ready to innovate and mentor the next generation of engineers, join us in shaping the future of technology.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary + bonus

Onsite work in Suffolk

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field required.
• 12+ years of experience in photolithography.
• Strong knowledge of photolithography tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of photolithography processes.
• Collaborate to turn photonic designs into prototypes.
• Ensure process control and yield for next-gen devices.
• Mentor engineering teams.

Skills

Photolithography expertise

Analytical skills

Process optimization

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering

Tools

SEM

AFM

Profilometry

Masks

Resists

Steppers

Aligners

Spin coaters

Job description

Overview

🚀 We’re Hiring: Principal Process Engineer – Photolithography 🚀

Looking to lead the charge in cutting-edge photonics? We’re on the hunt for a Principal Engineer who lives and breathes photolithography. If you’re ready to optimize, innovate, and shape the future of InP photonics, this might be your dream role!

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Highly competitive salary + bonus 💰
• Suffolk-based, onsite (get ready to see your designs come to life!)

What You’ll Do

• Lead development & optimization of advanced photolithography processes
• Collaborate across teams to turn photonic designs into manufacturable prototypes
• Ensure top-notch process control and yield for next-gen devices
• Mentor and guide engineering teams toward innovation

What You Bring

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 12+ years in photolithography, ideally in compound semiconductors or photonics
• Strong knowledge of masks, resists, steppers, aligners, and spin coaters
• Analytical powerhouse with expertise in SEM, AFM, profilometry, and process control

📩 Ready to make an impact? Connect with Christina McGuire to learn more!