Lead Epitaxy Equipment Engineer, MOVPE & Vacuum Systems

Lumentum Operations LLC; Towcester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum Operations LLC is seeking an Senior Epitaxy Equipment Engineer for the Caswell site. You will provide equipment engineering support for MOVPE/MOCVD systems, improve uptime, coordinate maintenance, and assist with new tool procurement and installations.

Role requires strong semiconductor manufacturing experience, knowledge of vacuum systems and process gases, and ability to work with technicians and external service providers. Some weekend overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Wafer Fab or Epitaxy Engineering environment.
• Electrical qualifications such as BS7671 18th edition would be an advantage.
• Experience with MOVPE and/or MOCVD.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems including Hi-Vac, pumps and leak-checking.
• Experience with PLCs and reading wiring/schematics.

Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance planning with Manufacturing and Process teams.
• Equipment improvements and upgrades, and assisting with installations.
• Provide input to new tool procurement, commissioning and release to process.
• Work on MOVPE and associated equipment to minimise downtime.
• Oversee chemical, gases and spare parts control; safety and waste management.

Skills

Electrical engineering

MOVPE/MOCVD

Semiconductor manufacturing

Vacuum systems

PLCs

Schematic reading

Process gas handling

Safety procedures

Education

Electrical qualifications (BS7671 18th edition)

Tools

Aixtron MOVPE reactors

CVD equipment

Mass Flow Controllers

vacuum pumps

Job description

Lumentum Operations LLC is seeking an Senior Epitaxy Equipment Engineer for the Caswell site. You will provide equipment engineering support for MOVPE/MOCVD systems, improve uptime, coordinate maintenance, and assist with new tool procurement and installations.

Role requires strong semiconductor manufacturing experience, knowledge of vacuum systems and process gases, and ability to work with technicians and external service providers. Some weekend overtime may be required.