Senior Epitaxy Equipment Engineer

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

*Senior Epitaxy Equipment Engineer**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* *.*SummaryYou 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).Key Responsibilities* 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 TeamJob Description Qualifications 5 years of experience within a Wafer Fab or Epitaxy Engineering environment.Electrical qualifications such as BS7671 18th edition would be an advantage. Skills 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. 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