Job Description

Senior Epitaxy Engineer

Department: R&D

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Plymouth

An exciting opportunity to contribute to the epitaxial growth and process development of III–V arsenide and phosphide materials (e.g., GaAs, InP, GaAsP, InGaAsP). This role will be involved in the growth recipe development, material quality, and process stability, and works closely with device and manufacturing teams to support advanced semiconductor products. This role offers the opportunity to work in a small, highly skilled team, driving the development of state-of-the-art technology platforms. You will directly contribute to the technology development.

Key Responsibilities

Growth of III–V As/P materials using MOCVD.
Develop, optimise, and maintain growth recipes for thickness, composition, doping, and uniformity.
Design and grow complex heterostructures (e.g., quantum wells, superlattices).
Troubleshoot growth-related issues including defects, surface morphology, and repeatability.
Actively identify and implement opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
Consistently deliver high-quality results while balancing development and production demands.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

MS or PhD in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
Strong hands-on experience with III–V As/P epitaxial growth.
Expertise in GaAs-, InP-, GaAsP-, and InGaAsP-based materials.
Experience with MOCVD.
Hands-on experience with Aixtron or Veeco tools.

Advantage

Experience within Photonics applications and/or MicroLED.

Benefits

Pension scheme
Private medical & dental insurance
28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
Free onsite meals
Onsite gym
Relocation support
Visa support available

About Plessey Semiconductors Ltd

Plessey is an award-winning leading developer of advanced optoelectronic technology solutions. The company provides volume processing of its unique and proprietary GaN-on-Silicon platform in a monolithic process for a wide range of microLED display technology solutions.

With headquarters located in Plymouth, England, Plessey operates leading-edge 150mm and 200mm wafer processing facilities to undertake design, test and assembly of products, and a comprehensive suite of photonic characterisation and applications laboratories.

Careers:

We are embarking on some major projects with leading blue chip companies across the globe and are looking to expand our Plessey engineering talent pool and other key disciplines. For more information about life at Plessey and our careers, visit: http://www.plesseysemi.com/careers/

Industry

Manufacturing & Production

Company Size

201-500 employees

Headquarters

Plymouth, GB

Year Founded

2010

Website

plessey.com

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