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Semiconductor Process Engineer
Develops and optimises the manufacturing processes that produce advanced computer chips
£55k–£120k Deep tech
What it involves
Manages lithography, etching and deposition processes in chip fabs, pushing toward smaller transistor geometries while maintaining yield and reliability.
Skills & knowledge needed
Semiconductor physicsProcess engineeringCleanroom operationsStatistical process controlEquipment troubleshooting
Why it's emerging now
Chip demand for AI and everything else has triggered massive fab investment and a severe talent shortage.
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