Epitaxy Engineer

SNAP, Inc.; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Snap Inc in Abingdon is seeking a hands-on epitaxy scientist to drive development of III-V epitaxy technologies and enable next-generation devices. You will plan processes, optimize recipes, grow materials, and contribute to IP development.

You will work cross-functionally with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering and QA teams, perform data analysis, failure analysis, and quality assurance to improve yield and uniformity.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with MOCVD systems and epitaxial growth processes.
• Experience with materials characterization techniques (XRD, PL, CL, EL, SEM, AFM).
• Ability to interpret data and drive process improvements.
• Experience in photonics or III-V semiconductors is a plus.
• Excellent teamwork, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of III-V epitaxy technologies to enable new innovations and next-generation devices.
• Contribute to day-to-day epitaxy operations, including process planning, recipe optimization, material growth execution, and materials characterization.
• Conduct process testing, data analysis, and quality assurance, ensuring continuous improvement in epitaxial performance, uniformity, and yield.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Characterisation & Test, Facilities, and Shift Engineers to achieve project milestones.
• Contribute to strategic IP development and patents.

Skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

PhD (preferred)

Tools

MOCVD systems

XRD

PL

CL

EL

SEM

AFM

Job description

• Drive the development of III-V epitaxy technologies to enable new innovations and next-generation devices
• Contribute to day-to-day epitaxy operations, including process planning, recipe optimization, material growth execution, and materials characterization using tools such as XRD, PL, CL, EL, SEM, AFM, and surface defectivity assessments
• Conduct process testing, data analysis, and quality assurance, ensuring continuous improvement in epitaxial performance, uniformity, and yield
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Characterisation & Test, Facilities, and Shift Engineers to achieve project milestones
• Contribute to strategic IP development and patents
• Ensure compliance with cleanroom protocols and safety regulations
  Proven hands-on experience with MOCVD systems, epitaxial growth processes, and materials characterization
• Good understanding of equipment design, preventive maintenance, and scrubber systems, as well as analytical tools such as XRD, PL, CL, EL, SEM, and AFM
• Strong technical foundation in R&D process development and/or high-technology manufacturing environments (e.g. III-V semiconductors, optoelectronics, or display technologies)
• Ability to interpret complex experimental data, troubleshoot process issues, and drive systematic improvements
• Excellent teamwork, documentation, and communication skills, Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
• Experience with hands-on epitaxy R&D and/or manufacturing environments involving III-V materials
• Proven track record of designing DOEs and executing structured experiments in MOCVD systems
• Experience in failure analysis, defect classification, and quality management techniques
• Experience in photonics applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline
• Proven track record in mass production process development, yield improvement, and throughput optimization
• Awareness of the competitive and technology landscape within the III-V landscape
  Snap Inc (https://www.snap.com/en-US/) is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company operates Snapchat (http://snapchat.com/?lang=en-US) , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc (https://www.specs.com/) , a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji (http://bitmoji.com/), Saturn, and other digital services. Specs Inc is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Snap Inc, dedicated to making computing more human. The company develops Specs, advanced eyewear that seamlessly integrates digital experiences into the physical world. Specs feature see-through lenses that place digital objects directly into three-dimensional space, powered by Snap OS, a proprietary, context-aware operating system designed for natural interaction with your hands and voice. Specs Inc also provides Lens Studio, a full suite of advanced developer tools that powers immersive augmented reality experiences across Specs, Snapchat, and other services. Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a "default together" approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.