Plessey Semiconductors Ltd · 7 hours ago
Senior Process Development Engineer
Plymouth
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expPlessey Semiconductors Ltd is a leading company in MicroLED technology and Optical Computing. They are seeking a Senior Process Development Engineer to advance process development in a cleanroom environment and drive innovation in their products and processes.
ElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
You will work on all stages of process development, defining process architecture, developing process modules, working with process development tool owners to develop and optimise pixel performance
Constantly seek out and implement opportunities for innovation and improvement in the products and processes
Participate in risk assessments and design reviews
Identify the requirements for new tooling to support the MicroLED and Optical Compute development roadmap, including defining process recipe specifications and aligning with the process tool owner
Leverage your R&D and process development experience to drive progress within a high-performing, results-oriented team
Qualification
Required
A PhD in Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline focused on III–V semiconductor devices, or a bachelor's degree with at least three years of relevant industry experience
Hands on experience of developing and optimising III- V, ideally III – N, semiconductor device fabrication processes in a clean room environment
Knowledge of semiconductor device physics
Broad experience in semiconductor process techniques, including but not limited to lithography (stepper and mask aligner), etch (RIE, ICP and wet etch), CVD, PVD, Evaporation, ALD, IBD
Design of Experiments and statistical analysis techniques
Working knowledge of CAM systems and SPC
Ability to communicate clearly, design decisions to cross-functional teams
Experience of risk analysis and design review processes
Preferred
Experience with JMP or Python for data analysis would be an advantage
Understanding of LED and or Optical performance matrix and its measurement techniques such as IV response, Electroluminescence, EQE will be advantageous
Benefits
Pension scheme
Private medical & dental insurance
28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
Free onsite meals
Onsite gym
Relocation support
Visa support available
Company
Plessey Semiconductors Ltd
Plessey is a British high-tech company operating in the field compound semiconductors.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.7MKey Investors
SBRI Healthcare
2025-08-20Acquired
2013-09-01Grant· $1.7M
Leadership Team
David Hayes
CEO
Mike Snaith
Chief Operating Officer
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