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Shift Process Engineer

Lumentum
Caswell
6 months ago
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Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and commercial laser customers worldwide.

Lumentum are currently recruiting for two Shift Process Engineers to be based in Caswell, Northamptonshire, UK. This is a shift-based role (24x7 operation, 12-hour shifts) rotating across all shifts. This role would be suitable for a recent graduate or experienced technician.

Tasks

Shift Process Engineer x 2

Summary

Lumentum are currently recruiting for two Shift Process Engineers to be based in Caswell, Northamptonshire, UK. This is a shift-based role (24x7 operation, 12-hour shifts) rotating across all shifts. This role would be suitable for a recent graduate or experienced technician.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be the first point of contact for all wafer fab process related issues.
  • Provide written handover of issues at end of shift
  • Responsible for reviewing and resolving process related issues, assisting in smooth running of the fab.
  • Ensure swift release of material where possible and police application of holds.
  • Oversight and co-ordination for timely tool re-qualification after maintenance activity.
  • Provide scrap and near miss event support, ensure swift triage of scrap and near miss events.
  • Generate and/or enact process deviations (DEVs) where required, e.g. raise DEVs (if appropriate) for out of spec. events, provide advice and support to manufacturing teams in event of non-standard work under DEV.
  • Creating measurement macros for new products as the lots arrive at measurement tools.

Requirements

Requirements

  • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision out of hours whilst ensuring that all tasks are completed.
  • Competent PC user (including the use of Microsoft Office).
  • Wafer fab cleanroom experience an advantage
  • Familiarity with 6sigma and similar methodologies would be an advantage.
  • Ability to work as a part of a team to achieve targets whilst utilising a variety of communication skills.
  • Experience of computer-controlled semiconductor processing equipment would be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES) such as PROMIS would be an advantage, though full training will be provided.
  • Qualifications
  • An HNC or Degree in a science or engineering discipline or related experience at technician or senior operator level.

Skills

You will be working within a cleanroom environment and must be comfortable with the use of cleanroom clothing.

  • Self-motivated and dependable with good communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, alone or as a part of a team.
  • Excellent attendance, timekeeping and punctuality.
  • Must have a professional attitude to work and to colleagues.
  • A flexible approach to work and customer demand.
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

bonua up to 5% of salary plus stock

2 stage interview process.



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