Octagon Group
Graduate Process Engineer – Semiconductor Overview
| Company Name | Octagon Group |
| Job Role | Graduate Process Engineer – Semiconductor |
| Qualifications | Bachelor’s |
| Category | IT Jobs |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Location | Rest of UK |
This is an opportunity for a graduate-level process engineer to join a well-established semiconductor manufacturer in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The position is permanent, full-time and based on site. It is aimed at someone who wants to help improve yield, quality, efficiency and reliability across wafer fabrication and assembly operations in a precision-focused manufacturing environment.
What you will do
- Investigate semiconductor lots that have been placed on hold due to quality or electrical issues, and ensure the outcome of those reviews is communicated back to the relevant process teams.
- Take ownership of root cause analysis work and implement corrective actions that support better yield across the site.
- Help maintain automotive process control systems, including DPAT, SYL and SBL.
- Develop, maintain and update PROMIS routes, yield and quality reporting, and supporting data scripts using tools such as Python, R and SPC packages.
- Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing and contribute to Six Sigma-led improvement activity.
- Work with colleagues across different functions to improve processes and optimise manufacturing performance.
- Contribute to a cleanroom and production setting where accuracy, reliability and process discipline are essential.
What the employer is looking for
- A degree in Electronics, Physics or another relevant discipline.
- Knowledge or understanding of semiconductor physics and wafer fabrication.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work through technical and data-driven problems.
- Clear communication skills and the confidence to work effectively with process and cross-functional teams.
- Good organisational ability and a structured approach to managing tasks.
- A team-oriented, collaborative attitude and an interest in contributing ideas in an innovative environment.
- An ambition to build a career in semiconductor manufacturing and process engineering.
What is on offer
- A competitive salary.
- Benefits in addition to salary, although the page does not list them individually.
- The chance to join a forward-thinking engineering business with a strong focus on innovation and precision.
- A role with genuine scope for development and career progression.
- The opportunity to work in a collaborative environment within the semiconductor sector.
How to apply
Applicants are invited to submit an application for the Graduate Process Engineer position in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The page includes an online application form requesting personal details, contact information, a LinkedIn profile and a CV, along with an additional information field. The posting also provides a named contact in the recruitment team for enquiries.
The role is listed by Octagon Group and the page identifies the job owner as Scott Newcomen, with contact details provided on the posting.
Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s
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