Senior Epitaxy Equipment Engineer

Overview

In this role you support the Epitaxy Shift Equipment Engineers at the Caswell site, driving equipment reliability and performance. You partner with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and implement improvements on MOVPE/MOCVD tools and gas systems. You will navigate a fast-paced semiconductor environment, uphold safety, and lead maintenance and installation activities. This is an opportunity to shape the efficiency of epitaxy equipment and contribute to high-quality manufacturing outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily maintenance with Manufacturing and Process teams
• Lead equipment improvements, upgrades, and installations
• Provide input on tool procurement, commissioning, and release to process
• Minimize downtime on MOVPE and related equipment, including gas handling with SCBA
• Oversee chemical, gas, and spare parts control; waste management
• Direct shift Technicians on procedures, safety, and best practices
• Assist with logistics like equipment relocation and cleanroom reorganization
• Support shutdown activities and potential weekend overtime
• Coordinate with suppliers and external service providers
• Develop preventative maintenance strategies to maximise uptime
• Adhere to safety and environmental procedures; support site emergency response

Key requirements

• 5 years of experience in a Wafer Fab or Epitaxy Engineering environment
• Electrical qualifications including BS7671 18th edition would be advantageous
• Electrical engineering experience including low/high voltage
• Comprehensive Semiconductor Engineering experience (MOVPE and/or MOCVD)
• Experience in fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of vacuum systems, Hi-Vac, pumps, leak-checking; pneumatic systems; PLC operation
• Ability to read equipment wiring and mechanical schematics
• Familiar with hazardous process gases
• Competent Microsoft Office user
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Cleanroom environment experience and SCBA usage readiness

• MOVPE and/or MOCVD experience
• Vacuum systems and Hi-Vac principles
• Pumps, leak-checking, pneumatic systems
• PLC operation
• Reading wiring and mechanical schematics
• Hazardous process gases handling

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