Semiconductor Process Engineer

Job Description

We are currently seeking a skilled Semiconductor Process Engineer to become part of our dynamic team. This role presents a thrilling opportunity to engage in a wide range of activities, including production support, design for manufacture, new product introduction, as well as process development and enhancement initiatives. Apply now and be a part of our innovative journey!

Join us at Leonardo Southampton, a leading company with a rich history in Infrared Detectors dating back to the 1950s. Our UK-designed and built Detectors and thermal imaging sensors are pivotal in ensuring visibility and situational awareness across diverse environmental conditions.

What You’ll Do As a Semiconductor Process Engineer

• Solve day to day manufacturing problems and resolve production stops in a timely manner. 50/50 office / cleanroom environment.
• Monitor performance of manufacturing cells by using production data such as yield, cycle time, touch time and process capability metrics and use that data to target improvement activity.
• Identify, plan and implement innovative process improvements using a data based approach to justify changes.
• Improve the efficiency of manufacturing cells by utilising lean manufacturing and six sigma techniques.
• Ensure work complies with the Quality Management System, and regulatory and legal requirements.
• Acquisition of new equipment, specification writing and qualification planning and implementation.
  
  

What We Need From You

what you really must have

• Good skills with Microsoft Office, familiar with Minitab or similar statistical analysis and ERP system such as SAP
• Technical background –physics/chemistry/manufacturing related subject degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Manual dexterity handling wafers and small piece parts.
• Comfortable using microscopes.
  
  

It would be nice if you had

• Experience of semiconductor manufacturing such as thin film deposition (sputter & evaporation), ion beam milling, photolithography and flip chip bump bonding.
• Lean manufacturing and six-sigma techniques, pFMEA, SPC, failure analysis
  
  

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups ( Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Training Free access to online courses via Coursera / LinkedIn learning
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

For a full list of our company benefits please our website here.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based in the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location

GB - Southampton

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid