Process Development Engineer
Location: Milan, Italy
Employment type: Full-time
An established and growing fibre optics and photonics technology company in Milan is seeking a Process Development Engineer to join their wafer fabrication team. This role will focus on developing and supporting key cleanroom processes, particularly in photolithography, thin-film deposition, and etching.
Key Responsibilities:
· Oversee and support wafer fab operations, focusing on photolithography (stepper and track systems) and the qualification of new reticles and recipes
· Develop and improve industrial manufacturing processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost control
· Support the development of thin film vacuum deposition and dry/plasma etching processes
· Investigate and troubleshoot process and product issues
· Collaborate with installation and maintenance teams for equipment calibration and upgrades
· Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with health and safety regulations
· Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods to improve process yield and reduce rework
· Introduce process innovations to improve lead times and performance
· Create and manage documentation for process transfer to manufacturing
· Conduct training for manufacturing operators on new or revised processes
Candidate Requirements:
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Materials), Physics, or Chemistry
· Prior experience in wafer fab or semiconductor manufacturing (nanotechnology preferred)
· Familiarity with overlay and CDSEM metrology tools (preferred)
· Knowledge of plasma etching, Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), or Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) is a plus
· Understanding of process validation and quality tools (e.g., FMEA, Six Sigma, SPC)
· Strong teamwork and communication skills
· Fluent in English (spoken and written)
· Willingness to travel occasionally
· Competency with Microsoft Office; knowledge of LabVIEW is an advantage
This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to work in a technically advanced, collaborative environment with ongoing potential for professional growth.
Apply now to be part of a team shaping the future of advanced photonic manufacturing.
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Jack Kindell