Shift Advance Associate - Photolithography (Contractor)

The posting

About Huawei Research and Development UK Limited

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have more than 194,000 employees, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go.

This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies. The company’s commitment to investment in R&D in the UK, through university partnerships or bespoke facilities such as the photonics centre in Ipswich, will keep the country at the forefront of global digital innovation. And through this commitment, the UK will play an increasingly significant role in helping Huawei to develop the technologies of the future that will transform the way we all communicate, work and live.

For the past 30 years we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business. With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs.

This strategic focus is a reflection of our core values:

Ÿ staying customer-centric,

Ÿ inspiring dedication,

Ÿ persevering,

Ÿ Growing by reflection.

Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Overview

Huawei’s vision is a fully connected, intelligent world.

To achieve this, we work to inspire passion for basic research around the world. Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain. Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with 96,000+ employees in research centers around the globe. In the UK, we already have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh, Ipswich and Bristol. We continue to explore and define new research directions and new services. We have expanded our collaborations with academic researchers; researched new network architectures, integration of communications and key enabling technologies; and developed the fundamental theories of these technologies. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and drive your career forward.

Job Summary

In this role you will be responsible for handling and processing delicate semi-conductor material in the form of a wafer, bar, chip or chip-on-chip carrier. You will be working closely with colleagues as part of a small technology-based cells (4-8 people) dedicated to key stages of the production flow within highly controlled cleanroom and laboratory environments. Full training will be provided to candidates to work in this exciting, technical environment at the forefront of innovation.

Working hours Hours:

37.5 hours per week (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break daily)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, working a weekly rotating two-shift system:

· Blue Shift (Early): 07:00 – 15:00

· Red Shift (Late): 11:00 – 19:00

Full training will be provided to candidates to work in this exciting, technical environment at the forefront of innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating tools to process material through the applicable stage in the manufacturing process according to the standard required in SOP documents, meeting targets for cycle time and quality and ensuring safety guidelines are followed at all times.

• Operating a variety of different types of Fab / Test Equipment – optical vision systems, manual and automated devices as well as the use of chemicals.

• Carrying out quality inspections, requiring strong attention to detail.

• Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and safety with a focus on driving improvements to yield.

• Completing documentation to a high standard and collating data on processes as required.

• Recording and tracking metrology information using computer-aided statistical process control (SPC) systems.

• Learning new processes and procedures when new equipment is commissioned or new processes are developed.

• This position is in a cleanroom environment requiring cleanroom gowning and cleanroom protocol. Some positions involve working near hazardous chemicals using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited.

Person Specification:

Required:

· Experience of working in a manufacturing and/or cleanroom environment

· Experience of operating machinery or carrying out technical processes

· Good attention to detail

· Experience of applying a quality standard to your work

· Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

· Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) – able to enter data into the manufacturing system and interpret data to identify issues

Desired:

· Experience of working in semiconductor wafer/chip fabrication

· An understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles

· Confident working safely with and around chemicals (training and PPE is provided)

· Basic math skills to enable you to calculate measurements

· Quality assurance experience

Personal Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively in both a team environment and independently.

• Ability to work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines, multi-tasking and prioritising work to meet business requirements.

• Strong work ethic; drives improvements in processes and is keen to learn and develop their skills through cross-training on processes in other cells and on new equipment.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be eligible to, and hold all relevant finalised paperwork, to live and work in the UK. Copies of Passports and Visas will be requested.

• This is initially a 12-month temp/agency worker contract, to be extended for further 12-month periods dependent on performance and workload. Assignments are renewed on the 31st December each year.

• There is no public transport to site at times during shift working hours, so you must have your own arrangement to travel to site. Free parking is available on site.

• In the cleanroom you cannot wear makeup (including fake eyelashes and long nails), any scent/perfume or heeled/open toed shoes. In our cleanroom, all staff are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (hairnet, veil, lightweight hood, suit and boots). Safety shoes are not required.