Senior Epitaxy Equipment Engineer — Drive Uptime & Upgrades

Beautiful Recruitment; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beautiful Recruitment is seeking a Senior Epitaxy Equipment Engineer for our Northamptonshire client. You will provide technical support for Epitaxy Equipment Engineers and Technicians, contributing to continuous improvement, production support and fault-finding.

Role involves MOVPE equipment, SCBA safety requirements, and coordinating with shift teams to maximise uptime while adhering to safety and environmental procedures.

Qualifications

• HNC or degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or equivalent apprenticeship.
• 5 years experience in Wafer Fab or Epitaxy Engineering environment.
• Electrical qualifications such as BS7671 18th edition would be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of MOVPE/MOCVD equipment and vacuum systems.
• Hazardous process gases experience and safe handling awareness.

Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance planning in collaboration with Manufacturing and Process teams.
• Provide technical input to new tool procurement, commissioning and release to process.
• Support MOVPE equipment and minimise downtime during production.
• Work with SCBA requirements and ensure cleanroom practices are followed.
• Oversee chemical, gases and spare parts control and waste management.
• Direct and train Shift Technicians on procedures and safety.
• Coordinate equipment relocations, cleanroom reorganization and shipping tasks.
• Engage with external contractors and service providers for maintenance.

Skills

Low/High Voltage

MOVPE/MOCVD

Semiconductor manufacturing

Vacuum systems

Pneumatic systems

Wiring schematics

Hazardous gases

MS Office

Aixtron MOVPE

Mass flow controllers

Dry abatement

Education

HNC or Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Aixtron MOVPE reactors

MOCVD equipment

Mass flow controllers

Dry abatement systems

Vacuum pumps

SCBA training

Job description

Beautiful Recruitment is seeking a Senior Epitaxy Equipment Engineer for our Northamptonshire client. You will provide technical support for Epitaxy Equipment Engineers and Technicians, contributing to continuous improvement, production support and fault-finding.

Role involves MOVPE equipment, SCBA safety requirements, and coordinating with shift teams to maximise uptime while adhering to safety and environmental procedures.