Paragraf’s patented contamination-free deposition technology delivers game-changing opportunities for the commercialisation of graphene by allowing us to manufacture high-purity 2D graphene sheets at scale.

Paragraf is the first company in the world to mass produce graphene-based electronic devices using standard semiconductor processes. We not only specialise in the manufacture of high-purity graphene but also its seamless integration into ready to use products that can be quickly adopted by our customers and partners to support the advancement of their technologies.

At Paragraf we are committed to materially transforming electronics through the development of high-purity graphene products that will facilitate massive improvements in the performance of technologies across all aspects of life.

Founded as a spin out from Cambridge University in 2017 with the aim of transferring the technology from the academic lab into a commercial entity. Since then we have grown from one site in Somersham, Cambridgeshire and three employees to a team of over 100 amazing people and an additional production facility in Huntingdon as well as sales teams globally promoting Paragraf.

This role focuses on operating and optimising Front End of Line semiconductor processing equipment to deliver and support R&D and Production activities to deadline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and optimise semi-conductor front-end process equipment, for example, Evaporators, ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) and RIE (Reactive Ion Etch).
• Contribute towards the design of experiments to aid optimisation of production equipment
• Collect and analyse process data to aid optimisation of production equipment and support research and development projects
• Plan and control the quality of the production process
• Maintain & optimise equipment processes through evidential led means
• Through a hands-on experimental approach, trouble shoot problems and issues, develop and progress solutions identified from the findings, working with senior colleagues across departments
• Succinctly report findings and provide recommendations for next steps
• Provide timely, reliable support to our research, development, and production teams

Requirements

Education and Qualifications:

• HNC/HND or equivalent

Experience:

• Proven experience of hands-on approach to tasks & problem solving
• Strong background and experience in semiconductor manufacturing
• Experience of quantitative performance analysis, e.g. SPC, DoE
• Experience of working in an R&D/lab/production facility

Skills and knowledge:

• Diligent and methodical approach to work with a focus on completing tasks efficiently and effectively
• Ability to prioritise tasks and workloads across projects

Communication:

• Ability to communicate at all levels with both internal and external contacts
• Ability to present information clearly and appropriately for the audience

Additional factors:

• Respect and adherence to confidentiality and critical matters
• UK Driving licence

Benefits

• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy additional days for the calendar year
• Pension plan
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Other staff social activities
• Share option scheme