Epitaxy Engineer

Epitaxy Engineer - Process Engineer - County Durham - Newton Aycliffe – Up to £57,000*** Must have lived in the UK for at least the last 5 years and be able to get SC clearance ***Bluegate are proud to partner with British owned Semiconductor designer and manufacturer with a history going back more than 25 years.Our client is recruiting for Epitaxy specialist who has ideally worked with compound semiconductors.You will be supporting the growth of GaAs-based products using an MBE tool, while contributing to the development of new GaN-based technologies.Key Responsibilities- Epitaxial growth of GaAs-based products- Active participation in the development and future production of GaN-based products.- Engaging in continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation.- Developing in-depth competence in MBE and MOCVD growth and structure characterisation.- Conducting materials characterisation activities including:X-ray diffraction (XRD)Hall measurementsPhotoluminescence (PL)Electrochemical CV (ECV)Resistivity measurementsSurface defectivity assessmentsExperience and QualificationsA degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related disciplineSignificant post-graduate experience in a semiconductor material growth role.Knowledge of MBE and/or MOCVD growth operationsPractical experience in III-V epitaxial growthExperience with GaAs pHEMTs and GaN HEMTs is highly desirableProficiency with SPC and DOE techniquesApply Now! Or for more information on the Epitaxy Engineer role, based in County Durham, Newton Aycliffe, please contact Tommy Beazley on 01582 329990 quoting job reference TRB458.

Created: 2025-07-23