Epitaxy Process Shift Engineer

Lumentum Operations LLC; Towcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Cleanroom training

Job summary

Lumentum Operations LLC in the United Kingdom is seeking a Shift Process Engineer for the MOCVD epitaxy process on a continental shift pattern. You will support day-to-day production, set up and tune complex equipment, guide the epitaxy technician team, and help maintain data logs and performance data.

The role demands autonomy after training, with a professional, cost-conscious approach and collaboration across multiple engineering and facilities teams.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience or a degree (or equivalent) in engineering or science.
• Experience in a high-technology manufacturing or cleanroom environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of semiconductor processing equipment or vacuum systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out manufacturing activities according to process instructions, including setup and operation of complex equipment.
• Perform characterization, data recording and production support for the epitaxy (MOCVD) process.
• Coordinate work-area activity and interface with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering and Facilities.
• Provide first-line support to the manufacturing technician team for unexpected outcomes.
• Ensure routine checklists for process equipment and basic maintenance activities are completed.
• Participate in handovers and information exchanges within the Epitaxy team.
• Support reporting of performance metrics and organize workloads; meet team targets.

Skills

Self-motivated

Analytical skills

Teamwork under pressure

Work without supervision

Attention to detail

Attendance & punctuality

Professional attitude

Flexible approach

Education

Engineering or scientific degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

PROMIS MES

Vacuum systems knowledge

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! You will be a Shift Process Engineer responsible for the MOCVD (Epitaxy) process working a ‘continental’ shift pattern. You will perform manufacturing activities and provide process support to a team of manufacturing technicians working alongside you. The role presents significant opportunities for personal development and immediate contribution.

This will involve:

• Supporting day to day production: tool set‑up, wet preparation work, analysis and interpretation of material characterization data, visual inspection, and data logging.
• Providing guidance to the Epitaxy manufacturing technician team.
• Developing a generalist’s knowledge of all MOCVD reactors and processes.
• Working within a cleanroom environment with the prerequisite use of cleanroom clothing.
• Working with various computer software packages including specialist computer systems.

You will be expected to be autonomous (after a period of intensive training) with the ability to set‑up processes and react appropriately to process outcomes without supervision. You will provide a professional quality of work, with real commercial impact, within a cost and time conscious environment as part of a multi-disciplined team.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out manufacturing activities according to process instructions without supervision, including the set‑up, adjustment and operation of a variety of complex computer controlled equipment involved in the manufacture of photonic devices and other related products.
• Perform all of characterisation, data recording and production support functions relating to the epitaxy (MOCVD) process and analyse, interpret and respond to measured product as required.
• Co‑ordinate work‑area activity and interactions between the Manufacturing Management, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering and Facilities teams.
• Provide first‑line support to the manufacturing technician team in response to any unexpected outcomes or out‑of‑spec events.
• Ensure routine checklists for process equipment and basic maintenance activates are completed.
• Participate in key information exchanges session as Epitaxy team handovers, etc.
• Support Epitaxy team in reporting out performance, statistics and organising workloads, etc.
• Meet individual and team targets and objectives.
• Adhere to all site safety and environmental procedures.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Manufacturing Co‑ordinator and Manufacturing Manger (to ensure the delivery of planned work).
• Interaction point between the Epitaxy Process Engineering team and the Manufacturing team.
• Epitaxy Equipment Engineering and Site Facilities teams (to help co‑ordinate and tool and/or facility interventions).

REPORTS:

None.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / COMPETENCIES:

Education/Qualification - Minimum: 3 years of related experience or a degree (or equivalent) in an engineering or scientific discipline.

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES (ESSENTIAL):

• Self‑motivated and dependable with good communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work as a part of a team to achieve targets under pressure.
• Ability to work without supervision whilst ensuring that all tasks are completed.
• Competent PC user (including the use of Microsoft Office).
• Meticulous, attention to detail is essential.
• Excellent attendance, timekeeping and punctuality.
• Self‑motivated and dependable with good communication skills.
• A professional attitude to work and to colleagues.
• A flexible approach to work and customer demand.

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES (DESIRABLE):

• Knowledge of working within a high‑technology manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of working within a cleanroom or laboratory environment.
• Experience of computer controlled semiconductor processing equipment or vacuum systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES) such as PROMIS and MES concepts such as product re‑work procedures, task scheduling, data collection and SPC.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidate must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
• Working within a cleanroom environment with the prerequisite use of cleanroom clothing.
• Working pattern will be ‘continental’ shift working (2x 7am-7pm, 2x 7pm-7am, 4 off).
• The ability to attend site is essential, the site is situated in a rural location and is not served by public transport.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Lumentum is illuminating the networks of tomorrow with advanced photonic technologies that enable AI, data centers, telecom, industrial, and sensing applications. As AI accelerates the global demand for bandwidth and energy efficiency, we deliver the building blocks that keep data moving reliably, efficiently, and at massive scale. Our optical products support AI and compute infrastructure, cloud and DCI environments, metro and long‑haul networks, while our lasers drive breakthroughs in precision manufacturing and sensing. For nearly five decades, Lumentum has been at the intersection of light and innovation. What began as a vision with JDS Uniphase to harness the power of photonics has evolved into a global force driving the communication infrastructure of tomorrow. At Lumentum, we’re building more than a business—we’re building a team of passionate innovators whose drive to collaborate, create, and connect the world fuels everything we do. We are part of the AI technology revolution and we are illuminating the path forward. Headquartered in San Jose, California, we operate worldwide through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations.