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Technical Specialist: Process Engineer

University of Sheffield - Faculty of Engineering - School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Location: Sheffield
Salary: £38,784 to £47,389 with potential to increase to £51,753 through sustained, exceptional contribution.
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 22nd January 2026
Closes: 11th February 2026
Job Ref: 2087

Are you passionate about cutting-edge semiconductor fabrication and excited by the opportunity to support world-class research? We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our Nano Technology team, where you will play a key role in developing and optimising advanced micro- and nano-fabrication processes.

About the Role
As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for developing processes, recipes, and user training across a broad range of semiconductor device fabrication techniques, including:

  • Lithography
  • Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
  • Dry and wet etching
  • Metallisation
  • CMP (Chemical Mechanical Planarisation)

You will work closely with facility users, equipment engineers, suppliers, and academic departments from across the University. A customer-focused approach and strong communication skills are essential, alongside a commitment to delivering technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimise fabrication and testing processes to support cutting-edge research.
  • Apply rigorous scientific methods to improve process reliability, repeatability, and performance.
  • Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety documentation, and process controls.
  • Train and support users on fabrication techniques, equipment, and best practices.
  • Ensure high levels of equipment uptime through proactive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.

What we’re looking for
A technically driven individual with a passion for semiconductor processing, strong problem-solving abilities, and the desire to support a diverse user community within a dynamic research environment.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to help enable world-leading nano-technology research, we’d love to hear from you.

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