Process Development Engineer (CVD)

• Opportunity to work on future‑generation process technologies
• Strong career progression pathways across R&D and HVM.

About Our Client

This is a global, top‑tier semiconductor manufacturer with long‑standing operations across R&D and high‑volume manufacturing in the world. The organization is known for pushing process technology forward while maintaining a stable business footprint and deep partnerships.

Engineers here work in fabs and development lines, collaborate across cross‑functional, multi‑site teams, and see their work translate into high‑impact, widely deployed products. The culture values technical rigor, data‑driven decisions, and continuous learning, offering clear pathways for technical growth and leadership.

Job Description

• Develop and optimise CVD processes to ensure high-quality manufacturing outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.
• Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot issues to minimise downtime.
• Evaluate and introduce new materials and technologies for process enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards in all operations.
• Analyse process data and generate reports for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and mentor junior engineers in CVD process techniques and best practices.
• Support production teams in achieving operational efficiency and quality targets.

The Successful Applicant

• Strong hands-on experience in CVD, ALD, PECVD, or LPCVD.
• Solid understanding of thin‑film physics, conformal deposition, precursor chemistry, plasma behavior, and film‑stack interactions.
• Experience with deposition equipment from vendors such.
• Proficiency in DOE, SPC, statistical analysis, and process troubleshooting (JMP, Minitab, Python preferred).
• Familiarity with thin-film metrology (ellipsometry, XRR, XPS, TEM, SEM).
• Experience with defect analysis and across-wafer uniformity tuning.
• Strong analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, and ability to translate complex data into clear actions.
• Proven collaboration experience across cross-functional engineering teams.
• Effective communicator who can present technical details to both engineers and leadership.

What's on Offer

You can expect a high‑impact engineering environment with the opportunity to contribute to advanced semiconductor process development alongside experienced technical leaders. The position offers access to cutting‑edge tools, collaborative project work, and the ability to influence meaningful improvements within a core technology area.

Engineers in this team benefit from a supportive growth framework, exposure to cross‑functional problem‑solving, and a pathway to expand both technical depth and organizational influence. Overall, it's an opportunity to work on challenging, forward‑looking technologies within a stable and globally recognized industry setting.