Process Engineer

PragmatIC is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Process Engineer to join our expanding team working in our state-of-the-art production facility. The successful candidate will be experienced in PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) process development in the micro-electronics field and be responsible for designing, implementing, controlling and optimising some of PragmatIC’s production processes to ensure the company can meet its business goals.

Key tasks:• Critically analyse current Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) processes and report regularly on their performance with clear KPIs
• Propose continual improvement opportunities with clear plans and costing
• Troubleshoot production issues
• Identify new processes and analyse their introduction and impact on present production
• Report with recommendations and implementation plans
• Implementation of new process 
• Write and maintain process specifications
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols
• Carry out risk assessments
• Work closely with R&D, Operations and Product Management to ensure internal and external customer requirements are understood

Qualifications and training:• Degree in physical science or engineering
• MSC/PHD in a micro-electronics fabrication field (an advantage)
• Quality Management techniques– eg. 6-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, SPC

Skills and experience:• Extensive evidence of experience in PVD process development in a micro-electronics environment, especially sputtering and Atomic Layer Deposition
• Good understanding of micro-patterning, etch and vacuum technology and the influence of these processes on the performance of micro-electronic devices
• A track record in the design, execution and analysis of complex process trials
• A strong record in developing robust micro-fabrication processes and bringing these into full production
• Excellent communication skills, great team worker
• Competent with all Microsoft tools