We have an excellent opportunity in our Technology function for a Lead Process Sustaining Engineer to join our Back End/Assembly team. Based in Durham and reporting to the Principal Process Development Engineer, this is a key role which will provide technical leadership and drive manufacturing excellence across our Back End Operations as we grow our product porfolio.
You will be responsible for sustaining and continuously improving high-volume manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, yield performance, equipment effectiveness, and operational efficiency. You will lead efforts to resolve complex process challenges, support product transfers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve manufacturing objectives that translate into ensuring stable and robust manufacturing processes.
We are looking for candidates with deep knowledge of Back End wafer fabrication processes, and the ability to work well in a cross-functional environment. You will be joining a key function at a critical time during our production ramp, and will therefore have a vital role to play in the company's success.
Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance will be available for the successful candidate, if required.
Key tasksProvide engineering support for backend assembly from Wafer release on glass to outgoing quality inspection
Monitor process performance and maintain process stability across production lines
Investigate and resolve process-related manufacturing issues impacting yield, quality, cycle time, and productivity
Support daily production activities and ensure adherence to process specifications
Develop and maintain process documentation, operating procedures, and work instructions
Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies
Drive defect reduction and process capability improvement initiatives
Work closely with Equipment Engineering to improve equipment reliability and uptime
Support product qualification and manufacturing readiness activities
Assist with process characterisation and validation during new product introduction
Ensure successful transition from development to volume manufacturing
Monitor key process indicators and manufacturing metrics
Utilise statistical tools to analyse process performance and identify trends
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management
Maintain process control systems and Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts
You will ideally be educated to degree level in a field such as Engineering or Materials Science (or will possess equivalent industry experience)
Skills and experienceExcellent understanding of Back End processes (particularly die singulation, bonding/de-bonding and laser processes)
Understanding of how Front End process changes impact Back End qualification and reliability
Experience of devising and leading experiments, trials and DOEs
Strong understanding of SPC, how to monitor and identify trends and violations and resolutions
Excellent communication, reporting, and presentation abilities
Strong data analysis skills, and the ability to translate data into conclusions and recommendations
Experience using analytical software such as JMP
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex, multidimensional problems
Candidates who do not meet every requirement but feel their skills are a good fit for the role the role are encouraged to apply.
Pragmatic Semiconductor is committed to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion; we strive to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work. Please let us know if you would like any adjustments to our application and interview process.
Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent industry experience
- Deep understanding of back-end semiconductor processes, particularly die singulation, bonding/de-bonding, and laser processes
- Understanding of how front-end process changes affect back-end qualification and reliability
- Experience devising and leading experiments, trials, and Design of Experiments
- Strong understanding of Statistical Process Control, including monitoring trends, violations, and resolutions
- Strong data analysis skills and ability to translate data into conclusions and recommendations
- Experience using JMP or similar analytical software
- Excellent communication, reporting, and presentation abilities
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills
What We Do
Pragmatic has developed an integrated circuit platform that doesn’t rely on silicon. Our revolutionary technology uses thin-film semiconductors to create flexible integrated circuits that are thinner than a human hair, and are significantly cheaper and faster to produce than silicon chips. This provides a compelling alternative for many mainstream electronics applications, as well as enabling new applications not possible with silicon. Pragmatic’s ultra-low-cost, ultra-thin, flexible integrated circuits make it possible to embed our chips into almost anything, bringing connectivity and intelligence to everyday objects. Example applications include radio frequency identification (RFID) and near field communications (NFC), where our chips cost less than a penny and allow these everyday objects to be given unique digital identities as well as interact with their environment. This brings game-changing benefits to the entire product lifecycle, including inventory reduction, traceability, counterfeit detection, proof of provenance, and customer interaction.
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