{"id":114052,"date":"2026-05-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ic-resources.com\/jobs\/principal-photolithography-process-engineer-453243\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T18:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T17:08:13","slug":"principal-photolithography-process-engineer-453243","status":"publish","type":"jobs","link":"https:\/\/ic-resources.com\/en\/jobs\/principal-photolithography-process-engineer-453243\/","title":{"rendered":"Principal Photolithography Process Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our international client is currently searching for a Principal Photolithography Process Engineer to lead the development, optimisation, and transfer of advanced photolithography processes for semiconductor devices from R&D through high-volume manufacturing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Develop and optimise photolithography processes for photonic devices.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Support R&D\/manufacturing wafers and transfer processes to large-scale production.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Oversee lithography equipment setup, calibration, maintenance, and performance.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Collaborate with design, integration, facilities, epitaxy, etching, and testing teams.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Establish process controls, characterisation methods, and yield\/reliability standards.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Troubleshoot lithography\/process issues and drive continuous improvement.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Research and implement new lithography techniques, materials, and technologies.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Provide technical leadership and manage R&D projects aligned to business goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Required Experience & Skills:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    • PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or similar.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • 12+ years in photolithography, ideally in compound semiconductors or photonics.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Expertise in mask design, resist technologies, and cleanroom lithography equipment (steppers, aligners, spin coaters).<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Experience with characterisation tools (SEM, AFM, profilometers).<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Strong understanding of photonics\/optoelectronics and semiconductor manufacturing.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Data analysis, statistical process control, troubleshooting, leadership, and communication skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Preferred:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Optoelectronic device fabrication experience.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Semiconductor process integration and fabrication workflow knowledge.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Familiarity with optical\/photonics industry standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

        Please contact Rachel Anderson for further details.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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