Graduate Process Engineer – Semiconductor

Graduate Process Engineer – Semiconductor Overview

This is an opportunity for a graduate process engineer to join a leading semiconductor manufacturer in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The position sits within a manufacturing environment where the focus is on improving yield, strengthening quality, and making wafer fabrication and assembly processes more efficient and reliable. It is a permanent, full-time, on-site role offering a competitive salary and benefits.

What you will do

• Review lots that have been placed on hold due to quality or electrical issues, then ensure the relevant process teams receive clear and useful feedback.
• Drive investigations into the underlying causes of process problems and help implement corrective actions that improve site yield.
• Support the operation and upkeep of automotive process control systems, including DPAT, SYL, and SBL.
• Create and maintain PROMIS routes, along with yield and quality reports and supporting data scripts using tools such as Python, R, and SPC packages.
• Contribute to new product introduction work and participate in Six Sigma-led improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across different functions to optimise processes and improve manufacturing performance.
• Play a hands-on role in a cleanroom and production setting where precision, reliability, and continuous improvement are central to the work.

What the employer is looking for

• A degree in Electronics, Physics, or a similar subject area.
• Working knowledge or understanding of semiconductor physics and wafer fabrication.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to work effectively with technical and cross-functional teams.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks carefully in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• A collaborative approach, with an interest in innovation and process excellence.
• Comfort and interest in working in a semiconductor manufacturing environment, including cleanroom conditions.

What is on offer

• A permanent position with a competitive salary.
• Benefits in addition to pay.
• The chance to join a forward-thinking engineering business with a strong focus on innovation and precision.
• Career development opportunities within a collaborative team.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to semiconductor manufacturing improvements and product quality.

How to apply

If you are interested in this graduate process engineering opportunity in Oldham, Greater Manchester, you are encouraged to apply now. The listing also provides a named contact for the vacancy: Scott Newcomen, who can be reached by phone or email through the recruitment details shown on the page.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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