Process Engineer - Diffusion
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 11, 2026. Nexperia scores A on the Alion truth index.
At Nexperia Manchester we are expanding our Semiconductor Diffusion Process Engineering Team. As a Process Engineer you will play a key role in sustaining daily production while driving long-term improvement projects in varying areas of the fab. This is a great chance to work in a dynamic environment covering many processing technologies, offering a clear development path.
What you will do
As a Process Engineer at Nexperia you will split your time between reactive sustaining work (around 80%) and proactive project delivery (around 20%). You will work on manufacturing processes that cover areas including furnacing, wafer cleaning, sputtering, passivation, evaporation and rapid thermal processing.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Yield, Capability & Performance Improvement
- Sustaining and improving mechanical and electrical yields to meet departmental targets
- Monitoring and improving Cpk levels across all processes, including coordinating R&R studies on metrology equipment
- Ensuring process performance is reviewed, tracked and reported in line with factory policy
Continuous Improvement & Development Projects
- Delivering technical improvement projects focused on yield, cost, throughput, ease of manufacture and process capability
- Supporting new product and platform development through process development activities
Documentation & Compliance
- Generating and maintaining accurate Wafer Fab Operator Instructions
- Ensuring full adherence to departmental procedures and quality standards
What you will need
- Semiconductor Industry experience as a Process Engineer
- HND or Degree in a relevant STEM discipline (degree preferred)
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams
- Great priority management and the ability to work in high pressure environments
- Competent with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Ability to work a rotating shift pattern of 12-hour shifts including (2 weeks of days and 1 week of nights)
Desirable Experience:
- Experience in Diffusion Engineering Processes
Interview process
Stage 1: Recruiter review
Stage 2: 30 mins Teams interview
Stage 3: 60 mins on site or Teams interview
What your benefits will include:
Remuneration & Reward - Starting salary £54,000-£66,000 (DOE, Inclusive of shift allowances), bonus scheme of up to 6%, excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9%, recognition rewards scheme, EV salary sacrifice scheme, income protection, and 12 x salary life assurance
Health & Wellbeing - 33 days equivalent of annual leave, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced parental leave, on-site medical centre, enhanced sick pay, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment reductions, and a variety of sports and social clubs
Professional Development - Opportunity to complete leadership and management qualifications, possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, with both management and technical pathways
Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability - A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, and paid time off for every employee to support charitable work
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030
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D&I Statement
As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.
In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.