Process Integration Engineer

Kbeventservices; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Manchester is seeking a Lead Process Integration Engineer to drive innovation in wafer fabrication. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, a strong background in technical improvements, and a passion for mentoring junior engineers. This full-time role comes with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to 6%

Contributory pension scheme up to 9%

33 days of annual leave

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in semiconductor or a relevant high-tech industry.
• Proven track record in technical improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor device structures, physics, or process flows.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive process development projects.
• Deliver technical improvement projects for yield and cost efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve complex manufacturing issues.

Skills

Project Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Leadership and Mentoring

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt qualification

Job description

Lead Process Integration Engineer – Nexperia

As a Lead Integration Engineer at Nexperia, you will be at the heart of innovation, driving the successful introduction of new platforms, products, and technologies into our wafer fab. Acting as the vital link between development, process, quality, and production teams, you will ensure seamless integration of tools and processes that shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing. In this role, you will lead complex process development projects, champion root‑cause analysis, and deliver continuous improvement initiatives that enhance yield, increase throughput, reduce costs, and strengthen overall process capability. With the opportunity to take products from concept through to release, you will make a tangible impact on both our operations and the global semiconductor industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Coordinate and drive process development projects to support new platforms and product introductions
• Continuous Improvement: Deliver technical improvement projects aimed at enhancing yield, ease of manufacture, cost efficiency, and throughput
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate and resolve complex manufacturing issues, ensuring long-term solutions are implemented
• Technology Introduction: Support the fab in adopting new technologies and tools, working closely with purchasing and equipment teams
• Quality & FMEA: Own FMEA updates, 8D problem-solving, and support wafer/customer complaint resolution
• Documentation & Training: Generate operator instructions for new tools, and train manufacturing teams on new processes
• Mentoring: Guide and develop junior engineers within the Technology Area
• Audit Support: Ensure compliance with departmental procedures and support internal/external audits

What You Will Need

• Degree in relevant discipline such as: Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering (or related)
• 5+ years experience in semiconductor or a relevant high‑tech industry
• Proven track record in technical improvement projects
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor device structures, physics, or process flows
• Process and equipment expertise in wafer fabrication
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and teamwork skills
• Leadership and mentoring ability, with adaptability in high‑pressure environments

Benefits

Remuneration & Reward: Starting base salary of £50,000‑£55,000 plus bonus scheme of up to 6%, excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9%, recognition rewards scheme, EV salary sacrifice scheme, income protection, and 12 × salary life assurance.

Health & Wellbeing: 33 days of annual leave, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced parental leave, on-site medical centre, enhanced sick pay, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment reductions, and a variety of sports and social clubs.

Professional Development: Opportunity to complete leadership and management qualifications, possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal‑setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, with both management and technical pathways.

Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability: A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, and paid time off for every employee to support charitable work.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

Be Part Of Something Bigger: Nexperia’s global reach and mission offer the satisfaction of seeing devices progress from design to production while making a tangible impact on the future of semiconductor technology.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Industry: Civil Engineering

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

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