Senior Epitaxy Equipment Engineer - Uptime & Upgrades

IC Resources; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a Senior Epitaxy Equipment Engineer to provide equipment engineering and technical support to the Epitaxy team in the UK. The role focuses on maintaining high equipment uptime, fault finding, and facilitating upgrades and continuous improvement across MOVPE/MOCVD systems.

You will plan daily maintenance with Manufacturing and Process teams, troubleshoot and improve MOVPE/MOCVD equipment, and support installations, commissioning, and new tool procurement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ semiconductor/wafer fab or epitaxy experience.
• Strong experience with MOVPE and/or MOCVD.
• Good knowledge of vacuum systems, Hi-Vac, pumps, leak testing, pneumatics and PLCs.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily maintenance with Manufacturing and Process teams.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and improve MOVPE/MOCVD and associated semiconductor equipment.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, commissioning and new-tool procurement.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance strategies to maximise uptime.
• Provide technical guidance to Shift Technicians and supervise contractors/service engineers.
• Support equipment moves, cleanroom projects and shutdown activities, including occasional weekend overtime.
• Liaise with suppliers and specialist service providers.

Job description

IC Resources is seeking a Senior Epitaxy Equipment Engineer to provide equipment engineering and technical support to the Epitaxy team in the UK. The role focuses on maintaining high equipment uptime, fault finding, and facilitating upgrades and continuous improvement across MOVPE/MOCVD systems.

You will plan daily maintenance with Manufacturing and Process teams, troubleshoot and improve MOVPE/MOCVD equipment, and support installations, commissioning, and new tool procurement.