Process Engineer (m/f/d) Lithography
Introduction
Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 12,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment.
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Your tasks
About the role
As Process Engineer Lithography, you will be responsible for ensuring stable, capable, and reproducible lithography processes in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. You will drive process improvements, solve complex technical challenges, support the introduction of new technologies, and work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and development teams to achieve excellence in safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
This is your new role
Ensure stable, capable, and reproducible lithography processes in daily semiconductor manufacturing operations
Monitor and improve process performance using SPC, process capability indicators, and manufacturing data analysis
Investigate process deviations, non-conforming lots, and yield excursions and drive sustainable corrective actions
Identify process-related quality issues and support continuous yield and defect reduction initiatives
Support root-cause analysis activities using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5Why and 8D
Define, execute, analyze, and document experiments to improve process capability, productivity, quality, and cost performance
Support qualification, release, and implementation of new processes, materials, and equipment
Contribute to process change management, industrialization projects, and technology transfers into production
Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, OCAPs, specifications, and training materials
Conduct technical training and knowledge sharing for production teams
Participate in FMEA activities and support risk assessment and mitigation measures
This is you
University degree in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Microsystems Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline
First professional experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process engineering, or a comparable high-tech production environment is advantageous
Knowledge of lithography processes and semiconductor manufacturing technologies is desirable
Strong analytical thinking skills combined with a structured and systematic working approach
Passion for solving technical problems and driving continuous improvement
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment
Strong communication and teamwork skills
High level of ownership, initiative, and accountability
Practical mindset combined with attention to detail and quality orientation
Good German and English communication skills, both written and spoken
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As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.
In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.