MOCVD Lead

About us Plessey has a long history of innovation. Founded in 1956, we have evolved from one of Europe’s earliest semiconductor pioneers into the world’s most advanced microLED specialist. Over the decades, Plessey has built a first class, fully integrated platform designing, manufacturing, and engineering next-generation display technologies entirely in-house. This end to end capability, combined with our strong IP portfolio, uniquely positions us to lead the scaling of MicroLEDs from lab innovation to high-volume production.Our future is even brighter. We believe microLEDs will define the next era of technology—powering ultra-efficient AR/VR displays, driving optical processors that make AI faster and more sustainable, and enabling devices yet to be imagined. With our unique expertise and talented team, we are positioned to lead this transformation.It’s an exciting time to join us: Plessey has recently been acquired by Haylo Labs, accelerating our growth and opening new opportunities.Our ValuesInnovationCollaborationCommitmentCareAbout the RoleAs we begin this new chapter, we are expanding our in-house capabilities in MOCVD and building a dedicated team to bring our vision to life. 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 have the opportunity to make a big impact.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild state of the art Technology Platforms for the design and production of high efficiency MicroLED productsTechnical lead on the epitaxial growth of III-V semiconductor materials gallium nitride (GaN) or gallium phosphide (GaP)Support strategic IP development and contribute to technical publications/patentsOversee the analysis, development, and testing of new processes, including characterisation, process control, and quality assuranceCollaborate closely with engineering teams including Process Engineering, Equipment Owners, Characterisation & Test, and Shift Engineers in order to deliver successful outcomesEnsure compliance with all operational standards, including health 'safety, environmental, and FAB procedures.Identify and implement opportunities for innovation, improvement, and efficiencyMaintain high-quality standards while developing in a production environmentMentor and develop engineers, building expertise and fostering growth across the teamDrive continuous improvement in epitaxial yield, throughput, and cost efficiencySupport new material development and exploratory R&D projectsExperience & Attributes(Ph.D. (or Master’s with extensive experience) in Materials Science, Physics, or related field5–10+ years of hands-on MOCVD epitaxy experienceTechnical expert within gallium nitride (GaN) or gallium phosphide (GaP)Hands-on experience with MOCVD systems (Veeco, AIXTRON, etc.)Experience in scaling processes to production and leading technical teamsA proven track record of bringing new technologies to fruitionA very good understanding of the engineering challenges relating to the development and manufacture of LEDsKnowledge of the technology landscape and competitionFamiliar with gated product development processesFamiliar with Failure Analysis, Defect classification and quality toolsCreative thinking to optimize processes under complex constraintsAbility to stay motivated through setbacks or inconclusive resultsAdvantageExperience within PhotonicsExperience with MicroLEDKnowledge of optical, thermal and/or electrical simulationExperience of analogue and power technologyKnowledge of device processing

Created: 2025-09-05