{"id":3038,"date":"2026-07-24T20:18:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T20:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coderseditor.com\/itjobs\/job\/graduate-process-engineer-semiconductor\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T20:18:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T20:18:17","slug":"graduate-process-engineer-semiconductor","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/coderseditor.com\/itjobs\/job\/graduate-process-engineer-semiconductor\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Process Engineer &#8211; Semiconductor"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Graduate Process Engineer &#8211; Semiconductor Overview<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Company Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Octagon Group<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Job Role<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Graduate Process Engineer &#8211; Semiconductor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Bachelor&#8217;s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>IT Jobs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Job Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Full Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Rest of UK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>What you will do<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Drive investigations into the underlying causes of process problems and help implement corrective actions that improve site yield.<\/li>\n<li>Support the operation and upkeep of automotive process control systems, including DPAT, SYL, and SBL.<\/li>\n<li>Create and maintain PROMIS routes, along with yield and quality reports and supporting data scripts using tools such as Python, R, and SPC packages.<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to new product introduction work and participate in Six Sigma-led improvement initiatives.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with colleagues across different functions to optimise processes and improve manufacturing performance.<\/li>\n<li>Play a hands-on role in a cleanroom and production setting where precision, reliability, and continuous improvement are central to the work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What the employer is looking for<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A degree in Electronics, Physics, or a similar subject area.<\/li>\n<li>Working knowledge or understanding of semiconductor physics and wafer fabrication.<\/li>\n<li>Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.<\/li>\n<li>Clear communication skills and the confidence to work effectively with technical and cross-functional teams.<\/li>\n<li>Good organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks carefully in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.<\/li>\n<li>A collaborative approach, with an interest in innovation and process excellence.<\/li>\n<li>Comfort and interest in working in a semiconductor manufacturing environment, including cleanroom conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What is on offer<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A permanent position with a competitive salary.<\/li>\n<li>Benefits in addition to pay.<\/li>\n<li>The chance to join a forward-thinking engineering business with a strong focus on innovation and precision.<\/li>\n<li>Career development opportunities within a collaborative team.<\/li>\n<li>The opportunity to contribute directly to semiconductor manufacturing improvements and product quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to apply<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong>Degree Requirement:<\/strong> Bachelor&#8217;s<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visa Sponsorship May be<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"UK","_application":"https:\/\/octagongroup.global\/jobs\/graduate-process-engineer-semiconductor-2\/","_company_name":"Octagon Group","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"GBP","_job_salary_unit":"yearly"},"job-types":[38],"class_list":["post-3038","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","job-type-experienced"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/coderseditor.com\/itjobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/3038","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/coderseditor.com\/itjobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/coderseditor.com\/itjobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coderseditor.com\/itjobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/coderseditor.com\/itjobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3038"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coderseditor.com\/itjobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=3038"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}