Compound Semiconductor Integration Manager

Job description

Integration & Yield Manager | Compound Semiconductors | SC-eligible (UK passport holder or ILR)

Location - Newcastle Upon-Tyne | Competitive + Bonus + Relocation

A leading compound semiconductor manufacturer is looking for a technical manager to help scale its operations. This role sits in a key area of the business where you’ll influence and improve new process technology development and yields. You’ll be working on UK-first, high-performance III–V compound semiconductor technologies for RF/microwave applications, in a company genuinely pushing innovation forward in the UK.

The role

• Develop and integrate new process technologies to support the technology roadmap
• Lead a team focused on process integration, yield improvement and production readiness
• Manage gate-stage reviews and provide feedback on engineering trials and production data
• Track and report line/die yield; build Pareto analyses and drive targeted yield improvements
• Work with Process, Device, Quality and Production teams to contain and resolve excursions
• Maintain department KPIs, budgets, cost control and lean practices
• Oversee environmental compliance: waste streams, pollution control, audits, ISO14001/OHSAS45001
• Support EH&S, COSHH, incident investigation and regulatory interactions

Key knowledge and experience

• Semiconductor manufacturing experience across multiple process areas
• 2+ years of management experience
• Strong background in yield engineering, process integration and SPC/DOE/FMEA
• Experience in high-reliability, quality-driven environments
• Ability to lead change control and cross-functional improvement
• Understanding of II–V / II–VI or III–V technologies is an advantage

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary + relocation assistance
• Major long-term investment in technology and capability
• Career growth within a scaling UK semiconductor hub

Apply now or send a CV directly to Imogen@waverecruitment.co.uk.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English