Senior Epitaxy Equipment Engineer

Lumentum Operations LLC; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum is seeking an Equipment Engineer to support Caswell's epitaxy shift team. You will perform maintenance planning, implement improvements, and assist with fault-finding on production tools and gas handling systems.

Role involves SCBA use, cleanroom work, and coordinating with process and facilities teams to minimise downtime. We require a 5+ year background in wafer fab or epitaxy, strong electrical/mechanical engineering foundations, and familiarity with MOVPE/MOCVD and vacuum systems.

Qualifications

• HNC or degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or equivalent apprenticeship.
• 5 years' wafer fab or epitaxy engineering experience.
• BS7671 18th edition electrical qualifications are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide equipment engineering support to Caswell Epitaxy Shift Engineers and Technicians.
• Daily maintenance planning coordinated with Manufacturing and Process teams.
• Lead equipment improvements, upgrades and installation assistance.
• Provide technical input to new tool procurement, commissioning and release to process.
• Work on MOVPE/MOCVD equipment to minimise downtime; SCBA training provided.
• Oversee chemical, gases, spare parts control, chemical fills and waste management.
• Direct shift technicians on procedures, safety and best practice.
• Assist with logistics, shutdowns and cross-site activities; liaise with vendors.
• Develop preventative maintenance strategies to maximise uptime.
• Adhere to site safety/environmental procedures; support emergency response.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Semiconductor engineering MOVPE/MOCVD

Fast-paced semiconductor env

Vacuum systems (Hi-Vac, pumps, leak-dT

Wiring and schematics comprehension

Hazardous process gases

MS Office proficiency

Education

HNC or Degree in electrical/mechanical engineering

Tools

Aixtron MOVPE reactors

Job description

You will provide Equipment Engineering support to the Epitaxy Shift Equipment Engineers and Technicians at the Caswell site. This will include (but not limited to) Continuous Improvement projects, day to day production support, assisting with fault finding / repair of production equipment and associated systems, working with Process Gas systems and the use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).,

• Daily maintenance planning coordinating with Manufacturing and Process teams.
• Equipment improvements and upgrades and assistance with installations
• Providing technical input to new tool procurement, commissioning and release to process.
• Working on MOVPE and associated equipment to minimize downtime during production. This will include include phosphorous-trap and gas cylinder changes using self-contained breathing apparatus SCBA (training will be provided as neccessary, must be clean shaven).
• Forklift truck driving (training will be provided).
• Oversee chemical, gases and spare parts control, chemical fills and waste management.
• Provide technical direction and instruction to Shift Technicians regarding procedures, safety and best practice.
• Assist with logistic projects, e.g. equipment relocation, cleanroom reorganization, shipping, etc.
• Assist with shutdown activities (some weekend overtime may be required).
• Liaising with equipment and spares suppliers and specialist service providers (including the supervision of external contractors and field service engineers).
• Developing and delivering preventative maintenance strategies to maximise equipment utilisation and up-time.
• Adhere to all site safety and environmental procedures.
• Support of site emergency response function.

Key Relationships

• Epitaxy Process Engineering Team
• Manufacturing Operations Team
• Site Facilities Team

Qualifications and Experience

• An HNC or Degree in an electrical/mechanical engineering discipline or equivalent time-served apprenticeship.
• 5 years of experience within a Wafer Fab or Epitaxy Engineering environment.
• Electrical qualifications such as BS7671 18th edition would be an advantage.

Skills Essential

• Electrical engineering experience to include low and high voltage working.
• Comprehensive Semiconductor Engineering experience (Minimum 5 years) including MOVPE and/or MOCVD.
• Experience of a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Excellent knowledge of vacuum systems including Hi-Vac principles, pumps and leak-checking, pneumatic systems and the operation & use of PLCs.
• Ability to read and quickly understand equipment wiring and mechanical schematics.
• Familiar and comfortable with the use of hazardous process gases.
• Competent Microsoft office user.

Desirable

• Previous experience with Aixtron MOVPE reactors or any other CVD equipment.
• Semiconductor Process Gas experience to include Mass Flow Controllers.
• Previous experience with Dry Abatement systems.

Other Requirements

• Day Shift 08:00 - 16:00
• Working within a cleanroom environment with the prerequisite use of cleanroom clothing.
• Contactable for advice or call out should the occasion arise.
• Requirement to wear (SCBA) self-contained breathing apparatus. This will require candidate to be clean shaven.
• Excellent standard of written and spoken English is essential.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

It's an exciting time to join Lumentum! Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and commercial laser customers worldwide. Lumentum's optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum's commercial lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com.