Senior Epitaxy Engineer

Job Title: Senior Epitaxy Engineer

Work Location: Suffolk/Ipswich

Reports to: Process Engineering Manager

Job Context

This role is a core part of the process engineering team supporting the business in delivering innovative products within set parameters and time frames. The role requires the post-holder to work within the clean room as well as lab areas, to maintain, develop and deliver process solutions relating to MOVPE and related technologies.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide InP and related materials technical expertise to R&D in process and product development.
• Develop and complete on plans for infrastructure (reactor, facility and characterisation) development including tool procurement (process/tool specification, vendor selection, process commissioning etc.) and tool upgrade;
• Direct consumable materials procurement strategies for best value;
• Generate and manage process improvement activities for epitaxy outcomes.
• Lead structured process problem solving activities
• Develop process instructions/training for technician/operators and engineering colleagues.
• Direct system development for efficient dissemination of epitaxy process data.
• Manage change control processes in the Epitaxy function.
• Lead liaison with engineer & management colleagues off-site to align epitaxy process improvements and share learning.

Skills/Qualifications

Essential

• Significant track record in III-V materials epitaxy by MOVPE, preferably using the Aixtron planetary reactor platform;
• Excellent knowledge of InP and related materials including material characterisation techniques (PL, x-ray, surfscan, ECV, SEM, TEM SIMS etc.)
• Track record in using structured problem solving techniques;
• Proficiency in SPC and 6 sigma techniques.
• First degree in relevant subject (for example Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electronic Eng.)

Personal Attributes

• Able to work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Works in a collaborative and supportive way to enable best performance from the team
• Demonstrates a proactive approach and champions continuous improvement
• Displays a positive approach to working & learning and actively seeks to share ideas and information with colleagues.
• Attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work under own initiative, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to ensure clear prioritisation of work to ensure alignment with the needs of the business.

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