Semiconductor Engineer KTP Associate
Semiconductor Engineer KTP Associate
- Posted 29 April 2026
- Salary Up to £40,000 per annum which will be determined by the Researcher, the University and the KTP partner.
- End date 20 May 2026
- LocationGlasgow
- Job Type Research and Teaching
- Reference198198
- Expiry 20 May 2026 23:45
Job description
Job Purpose
To work on a 24-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership funded programme to undertake a key role in supporting technology transfer to industry by developing semiconductor sensor technologies prototypes. This involves designing and fabricating prototype sensors, using advanced materials and semiconductor assembly techniques, while ensuring designs are practical for real-world usage. The Successful candidate will lead on CAD design, creating detailed models and layouts that guide the heterogenous integration and the manufacturing process. In addition, they will also support reliability testing to evaluate durability, and consistency, helping to iteratively refine designs and ensure the final product meets technical and commercial requirements.
The industrial partner for this project is Neuranics Limited (https://neuranics.com/). Neuranics design and develop a unique class of tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) sensor distinguished by a proprietary customized ASIC development not available in any competing product. Combined with machine learning algorithms, we have devices that offer high sensitivity, low power consumption, and compact form factors. This overcomes performance and geometric limitations of conventional TMR sensors and allows for rapid positioning measurements.
The post will be predominantly based at Neuranics offices in Glasgow City Centre with visits to the University of Glasgow campus.
For Informal inquiries please contact Professor Jeff kettle (jeff.kettle@gla.ac.uk) or Dr Siming Zuo (siming@neuranics.com).
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Designing and prototyping advanced packaging concepts, with scale up in mind and transferring these best practices to Neuranics so that expertise for the design and fabrication of packaged TMR sensors can be embedded in the company.
2. Designing and fabricating a TMR sensor for 2.5D and 3D integration for a reliable demonstrator.
3. Undertaking CAD electrical and thermal design for future package design and leading on scale-up
4. Developing Accelerated Life Testing (ALT) protocols and test setups for ongoing reliability tests of packaged TMR sensors.
5. Develop project and time management skills in an interdisciplinary environment, allowing the associate to work to commercial deadlines.
6. Participate in commercial meetings to ensure technical specifications are appropriately.
The position offers the KTP Associate the following benefits:
- Take on a role that bridges academia and business
- Gain a further professional qualification
- Manage your own substantial training and development budget (you can also use this to attend conferences, cover membership of professional bodies etc.)
- You can choose a variety of training modules during your KTP: project management, marketing and communication, finance, leadership and/or personal development, as well as job-specific technical training
- KTPs offer extensive opportunities for graduates and post-grads, as you provide the link between an expert academic team and a dynamic company. This ‘bridge’ gives you unique and exceptional access to both worlds
- The chance to implement strategic development within an innovative company
- Dedicated coaching, mentoring and personal development, as you manage
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential:
A1 A PhD in physics/engineering/materials from an accredited degree program or equivalent industry experience
Skills
Essential:
C1 Reliable, adaptable and have good analytical and practical skills
C2 Ability to write technical reports and present reports at project meetings and higher-level internal meetings
C3 Ability to plan and achieve project targets and demonstrate problem-solving capability
Desirable:
D1 CAD skills
Experience
Essential:
E1 1-3 years postgraduate experience in device fabrication, characterization, packaging and/or testing
Desirable:
F1 Modelling experience (using COMSOL)
Terms and Conditions
The salary shall be determined by the Researcher, the University and the KTP partner. The amount shall be appropriate to the experience and qualifications of the appointed Researcher, up to £40,000 per annum.
This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 2 years.
The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
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Closing Date: 20 May 2026 at 23:45