Yield and Integration Engineer

Newton Aycliffe
2 months ago
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Yield and Integration Engineer – County Durham – Newton Aycliffe – Semiconductors

Bluegate are working with a leading British semiconductor manufacturing company based in Newton Aycliffe, supplying high-reliability products to the defence industry. As part of their continued growth, we are seeking a Yield and Integration Engineer to support process optimisation, product performance, and manufacturing excellence.

The Role

As a Yield and Integration Engineer, you will play a critical role in improving device yield, supporting process integration projects, and driving continuous improvement across wafer fabrication processes. You will work closely with manufacturing, process, quality, and R&D teams to ensure robust, high-yield production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyse manufacturing data to identify yield loss mechanisms and drive corrective actions

  • Support process integration across multiple semiconductor process steps

  • Lead root cause analysis using statistical and problem-solving methodologies (e.g. SPC, DOE, 8D)

  • Drive yield improvement projects from investigation through to implementation

  • Support new product introduction (NPI) and process change qualification

    Skills & Experience

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or a related discipline

  • Experience in a semiconductor manufacturing or high and medium volume manufacturing environment

  • Strong understanding of semiconductor processes and process integration

  • Proven experience with yield analysis and data-driven problem solving

  • Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and manufacturing data systems

    What They Offer

  • Competitive salary, relocation and benefits package

  • Opportunity to work with advanced semiconductor technologies

  • Supportive and collaborative engineering environment

  • Career development and training opportunities

    Apply Now! Or for more information on the Yield and Integration Engineer position please contact Tommy Beazley quoting job reference TRB512

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