Principal Engineer - Epitaxy

ZipRecruiter; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their innovative R&D team in Ipswich, focusing on epitaxial growth technologies for Indium Phosphide (InP) applications. This role involves spearheading design workflows, mentoring staff, overseeing R&D programs, and advancing optoelectronic components for telecommunications and photonics.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field required.
• 12+ years of experience in compound semiconductor epitaxy, specifically InP.
• Expertise in MOCVD techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and refinement of epitaxial growth workflows for InP-based platforms.
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance protocols.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage complex R&D programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Statistical methods for process control

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry

Tools

Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD)

Job description

Job Description

Principal Engineer – Epitaxial Process Development (InP)

Location: Onsite – Ipswich, UK

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Principal Engineer to join a cutting-edge R&D team in Ipswich. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the advancement of epitaxial growth technologies focused on Indium Phosphide (InP) for next- photonic applications.

Your expertise will directly influence the design and production of high-performance optoelectronic components powering the future of telecommunications, high-speed data infrastructure, and integrated photonics solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the design and refinement of epitaxial growth workflows tailored to InP-based photonic platforms.
• Innovate new approaches for wafer development that enhance uniformity and material performance.
• Work in close partnership with device engineering teams to align epitaxial layer structures with system-level goals.
• Oversee the implementation of stringent quality assurance protocols and coordinate advanced material analysis.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers and research staff.
• Manage complex R&D programs, ensuring delivery within strategic milestones and technical specifications.
• Keep pace with industry trends and breakthroughs in compound semiconductor processing and photonics.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Over 12 years of hands-on experience in compound semiconductor epitaxy, with deep specialization in InP.
• Demonstrated expertise in Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) techniques.
• Solid understanding of photonics and optoelectronic device functionality.
• Proficiency in statistical methods for process control and interpretation of complex datasets.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor fabrication standards and industry norms.

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