Location: Cambridge, UK
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: Competitive salary (based on experience) + benefits including health insurance, dental, and pension plan

We are seeking a Process and Materials Technician to support the processing and characterisation of advanced semiconductor products. The role involves hands-on work within a cleanroom setting, working with both low-volume R&D and higher-volume production batches. You’ll contribute to process development, maintain quality and safety standards, and collaborate with engineers to improve yield and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate within a cleanroom environment to process semiconductor wafers, following SOPs and work instructions
• Support both repetitive processing tasks and new process development, working closely with process engineers
• Follow safety protocols and use appropriate PPE to ensure a safe and controlled work environment
• Maintain high yield standards and low scrap rates through careful and accurate processing
• Communicate processing issues and collaborate with engineers to investigate and resolve yield-related concerns
• Participate in the training of new team members to ensure consistency and robustness across processes
• Conduct routine process checks, first-line equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting, escalating when needed
• Work to achieve daily and weekly production targets while maintaining strict quality control
• Take part in continuous improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies and implementing agreed changes
• Support and contribute to the development of the Quality Management System (QMS)

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

•  Background in science or engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Organised and methodical approach, with strong record-keeping skills
• Experience with optical inspection tools and fine assembly tasks
• Willingness to adapt and learn as products and processes evolve
• Hands-on, proactive mindset with the ability to work in an agile and fast-changing environment
• A desire to grow professionally within an innovative and evolving industry

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including private health coverage from day one.
• Opportunity to work in an innovative, collaborative, and inclusive environment within a growing, international company.
• Clear progression pathways and ongoing training to support your professional development.

How to Apply

We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. Please submit your CV outlining your relevant technical or practical experience, as well as a brief summary of your strengths and ambitions for growth as a Process and Materials Technician. A cover letter is optional and provides an excellent opportunity to tell us more about your passion for quality, innovation, and teamwork.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

Our company is dedicated to fostering a diverse, supportive, and empowering workplace where every voice is heard and respected. Join us as a Process and Materials Technician and help shape the future of our manufacturing excellence as a valued member of our international team, wherever you are based in the United Kingdom.