Senior Epitaxy Equipment Engineer - MOVPE & Vacuum Systems

Lumentum Operations LLC; Towcester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum is seeking a Senior Epitaxy Equipment Engineer to support the Caswell site. You will perform maintenance planning, drive equipment improvements, and assist with tool procurement and commissioning.

The role focuses on MOVPE-related equipment, gas systems, and safety procedures within a cleanroom environment. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in wafer fabrication or epitaxy, solid electrical/engineering background, and familiarity with vacuum systems and PLCs.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent time-served apprenticeship.
• 5+ years in Wafer Fab or Epitaxy engineering environment.
• Electrical qualifications such as BS7671 18th edition would be an advantage.
• Experience with MOVPE and/or MOCVD.
• Experience in a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment.

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 related equipment to minimize downtime during production.
• Oversee chemical, gases and spare parts control and waste management.
• Develop preventative maintenance strategies to maximise equipment utilisation and uptime.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Vacuum systems

Reading schematics

Process safety

Manual dexterity

Education

Bachelors or higher in electrical/mechanical engineering

Tools

MOVPE/MOCVD equipment

Aixtron MOVPE reactors

Mass Flow Controllers

Hi-Vac pumps

PLCs

Job description

Lumentum is seeking a Senior Epitaxy Equipment Engineer to support the Caswell site. You will perform maintenance planning, drive equipment improvements, and assist with tool procurement and commissioning.

The role focuses on MOVPE-related equipment, gas systems, and safety procedures within a cleanroom environment. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in wafer fabrication or epitaxy, solid electrical/engineering background, and familiarity with vacuum systems and PLCs.