Job Description

Mask Engineer

Department: R&D

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Plymouth

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end mask and reticle procurement process, including placing orders, managing workflows, and ensuring accurate and complete data submission to mask vendors.
• Drive fast, right-first-time ordering by translating design outputs into mask orders efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Validate vendor outputs by reviewing digitised and fractured mask data to ensure design intent is fully preserved through the mask manufacturing process.
• Ensure fab readiness by confirming all delivered masks are compatible with production tools and meet required manufacturing specifications.
• Act as the technical interface between design teams, fabrication sites, and mask suppliers, proactively resolving issues and ensuring clear communication across all parties.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration across design, process, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely, aligned, and reliable mask delivery schedules.
• Once you have mastered the Mask engineering activities you will be given the opportunity to learn mask design and grow your confidence here.
• You will also support other development activities as required.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• At least 2 + years industry experience in semiconductor or photonics environments, ideally within lithography, mask house, process integration or device engineering teams.
• Familiarity with EDA tools and design environments (e.g. layout viewers, mask data preparation tools, or verification tools).
• Understanding of design rules, lithography constraints, and manufacturability requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output.
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise in mask design.
• Proactive, hands-on problem solver with a structured approach to work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced development environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Comfortable working in an environment where precision and accuracy are critical.

• Good knowledge of device physics would be an advantage to support more complex designs in the future.
• Hands-on experience with mask data flow / tape-out processes (e.g. GDSII, OASIS, data verification, fracturing concepts).
• Knowledge of IIIV materials & previous mask design experience would also be an advantage.
  
  

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Private medical & dental insurance
• 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Free onsite meals
• Onsite gym
• Relocation support
• Visa support available