As a Postgraduate Process or Integration Engineer, you will follow a structured development journey aligned to our internal graduate framework over a two-year period including:
Phase 1: Foundation & Fab Readiness - You will become fab‑ready through training in cleanroom behaviour, device physics, statistical process control fundamentals, and structured problem solving, ensuring you are safe, credible and ready to contribute
Phase 3: Process Ownership - You will get the chance to contribute to a specific process module or toolset, with growing responsibility for Statistical Process Control reviews, recipe changes, documentation, and yield excursions. This is where you transition from learner to accountable engineer!
Alongside this structured development, you will also:
Become involved in the resolution of high‑profile fabrication incidents using structured methodologies such as Six Sigma, 8D and Kepner‑Tregoe.
Plan, execute and analyse engineering trials across diffusion, assembly and life‑test processes.
Develop robust process modules and produce clear, accurate documentation.
Drive experimental design, risk analysis and feasibility studies for new technologies.
Build strong cross‑functional relationships with equipment, yield, design and operations teams.
This role offers the rare satisfaction of seeing devices progress from design to production, with your decisions shaping the performance of products used worldwide.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications (All Accepted Pathways)
We welcome applicants with a postgraduate degree (MSc, MEng or PhD) from any of the following relevant disciplines:
Semiconductor or Microelectronics Engineering
Electrical or Electronic Engineering with a focus on microelectronics, semiconductor devices or solid‑state electronics
Materials Science & Engineering with a strong foundation in materials, thin films, defects, and
Physics with emphasis on solid‑state physics, microelectronics, semiconductor devices or cleanroom‑based experimental work
Chemical Engineering where modules or research relate to etch/deposition chemistry, reaction engineering or process control
Related engineering disciplines (e.g., Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial) where you have completed semiconductor‑relevant electives, research projects or cleanroom experience
Essential requirements:
An understanding of semiconductor processing methods, ideally with 'hands-on' experience of some aspects semiconductor processing within a university or industrial cleanroom environment
Understanding of semiconductor device principles and how electrical characteristics relate to fabrication process variables
Strong data analysis capability
Ability to summarise and communicate complex technical findings clearly to engineering colleagues, enabling effective decision‑making and corrective actions
Ability to work onsite at Nexperia Manchester, Monday-Friday 37.5hrs per week, with the flexibility longer term to work a shift pattern including two weeks of days and 1 week of nights (12 hours) which includes a 42% shift premium pay
Desirable experience:
Understanding of electrical test principles used for Power MOSFET products
Knowledge of silicon substrate and epitaxy requirements for high‑performance, high‑efficiency power semiconductor devices
Interview process
Stage 1: Recruiter review
Stage 2: 30‑minute Teams interview
Stage 3: 60-90 minute on‑site interview and site tour
What your benefits will inc
Additional Information
At Nexperia Manchester, we are expanding our Semiconductor Process Engineering organisation with a unique opportunity for a highly capable postgraduate to join our world‑class high‑volume manufacturing fab. This role is not just a job, it is a structured, multi‑year development pathway designed to turn exceptional academic talent into industry‑ready process owners.
You will work at the centre of innovation, contributing to new platforms, technologies and manufacturing improvements in a fab that contributes to the production of over 100 billion devices every year. Your work will directly influence product performance, yield, and the future of Nexperia' s technology roadmap.
Nexperia · Manchester, UK