Epitaxy Engineer

Snap; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced individual to lead the development of IIIV epitaxy technologies. You will drive epitaxy operations, optimize processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align R&D objectives with business goals. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and have 2+ years of experience in R&D or manufacturing. A supportive work environment with various benefits is offered, including paid parental leave and comprehensive medical coverage.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support programs

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in epitaxy R&D or manufacturing environments.
• Experience in photonics applications is a plus.
• Familiarity with failure analysis and defect classification.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of IIIV epitaxy technologies.
• Conduct process testing and data analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve project milestones.

Skills

MOCVD systems

Epitaxial growth processes

Materials characterization

Data analysis

Troubleshooting process issues

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or related field

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

XRD

PL

CL

EL

SEM

AFM

Job description

What Youll Do

Drive the development of IIIV epitaxy technologies to enable new innovations and next-generation devices.

Lead day-to-day epitaxy operations including process planning, recipe optimization, growth execution and materials characterization using tools such as XRD, PL, CL, EL, SEM, AFM and surface defectivity assessments.

Contribute directly to the epitaxial technology roadmap aligning short- and long-term R&D objectives with overall business goals.

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.

Participate in continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives to enhance productivity, repeatability and cost efficiency.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

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 high‑technology manufacturing environments (e.g. IIIV semiconductors, optoelectronics or display technologies).

Ability to interpret complex experimental data, troubleshoot process issues and drive systematic improvements.

Excellent teamwork, documentation and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.

2 years of experience in epitaxy R&D or manufacturing environments.

Experience in photonics applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline.

5 years of experience in R&D or high-volume manufacturing involving IIIV materials.

Proven track record in mass production process development, yield improvement and throughput optimization.

Familiarity with failure analysis, defect classification and quality management tools.

Awareness of the competitive and technology landscape within the IIIV landscape.

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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