Shift Process Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Newport
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£33,750 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

MOCVD/MOVPE process Problem solving Statistical process Data analysis Semiconductor technology Engineering discipline

FULL DESCRIPTION

Shift Process Engineer

Salary £32000.00 - £33750.00

Closing Date 16 August, 2025

Job Introduction

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is a leading global supplier of compound semiconductor wafers and advanced materials. Translating customer’s requirements into finished product that meets the customer defined physical, electronic and optical specifications. Carrying out these duties on a shifted basis and providing the main technical focal point out-of-normal working hours.

  • Scheduling reactor bays to achieve released orders.
  • Using SPC to ensure quality and specification are to highest standard.
  • Ensure that all customer requirements are met in full and on time.
  • To inspect all pertinent production and characterisation data and to subsequently authorise the release of product to the customer.
  • Technical support for issues arising in connection with the operation of the bays.
  • Ensure that technical data (internal/external characterisation, customer feedback) is used in an effective manner.
  • Provide 1st pass problem solving activities prior to escalation to Senior Engineering Team.
  • To prepare & present report on product & production related data (including for customers) as required.
  • To monitor reactor performance and identify solutions to production problems.
  • To participate in bay improvement programs.
  • Adhering to all internal safety, HR, environmental and quality guidelines & procedures.

About you

- Graduate in a scientific or engineering discipline, ideally involving some degree of semiconductor technology experience. - A very good understanding of the MOCVD/MOVPE process, characterisation & hardware capabilities, processes & procedures. - Problem solving and basic statistical process and data skills. Must be able to prioritise and work well or make decisions under pressure. - Must have a good awareness of the legislative requirements surrounding the process.

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