Plessey Semiconductors Ltd · 9 hours ago
Principal Process Development Engineer
Plymouth
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expPlessey Semiconductors Ltd is a leading innovator in MicroLED technology, seeking a Principal Process Development Engineer to join their fast-growing team. The role involves leading the development and optimization of fabrication processes for MicroLED and Optical Computing devices, while also engaging in planning, data analysis, and insights presentation.
ElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead the development and optimisation of fabrication processes for MicroLED and Optical Computing devices
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 degree in either of Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Material science or any relevant subject covering the field of III-V semiconductor devices
3+ years of extensive experience in process development within semiconductor, display, or related high-tech industries
Expert knowledge of MicroLED or Photonics and/or Optical compute technologies
Hands on experience of developing and optimising III-V, ideally III-N, semiconductor device fabrication processes in 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
Expert experience of LED performance matrix and its measurement techniques such as IV response, Electroluminescence, EQE will be advantageous
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
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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