Lead Process Integration Engineer

Description:

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 13,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment.

Nexperia is one of the world’s leaders in essential semiconductors and aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next-generation technologies, ongoing improvement in manufacturing sustainability, state-of-the-art facilities, and, most importantly, investing in our people. We are now hiring a Lead Process Integration Engineer to strengthen our Semiconductor Process Integration team in Manchester.

What You Will Do As a Lead Integration Engineer at Nexperia, you will be at the heart of innovation, driving the successful introduction of new platforms, products, and technologies into our wafer fab. Acting as the vital link between development, process, quality, and production teams, you will ensure seamless integration of tools and processes that shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing. In this role, you will lead complex process development projects, champion root cause analysis, and deliver continuous improvement initiatives that enhance yield, increase throughput, reduce costs, and strengthen overall process capability. With the opportunity to take products from concept through to release, you will make a tangible impact on both our operations and the global semiconductor industry.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Project Leadership: Coordinate and drive process development projects to support new platforms and product introductions
• Continuous Improvement: Deliver technical improvement projects aimed at enhancing yield, ease of manufacture, cost efficiency, and throughput
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate and resolve complex manufacturing issues, ensuring long-term solutions are implemented
• Technology Introduction: Support the fab in adopting new technologies and tools, working closely with purchasing and equipment teams
• Quality & FMEA: Own FMEA updates, 8D problem-solving, and support wafer/customer complaint resolution
• Documentation & Training: Generate operator instructions for new tools, and train manufacturing teams on new processes
• Mentoring: Guide and develop junior engineers within the Technology Area
• Audit Support: Ensure compliance with departmental procedures and support internal/external audits

This role offers the satisfaction of seeing devices progress from Design to production, while making a tangible impact on Nexperia’s future technologies.

What You Will Need

• Degree in relevant discipline such as: Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering (or related)
• 5+ years’ experience in semiconductor or a relevant high-tech industry
• Proven track record in technical improvement projects
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor device structures, physics, or process flows
• Process and equipment expertise in wafer fabrication
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and teamwork skills
• Leadership and mentoring ability, with adaptability in high-pressure environments