Plessey Semiconductors Ltd · 5 hours ago
Senior Epitaxy Engineer
Plymouth
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelPlessey Semiconductors Ltd is a leading company in MicroLED technology, seeking a Senior Epitaxy Engineer to contribute to the epitaxial growth and process development of III–V arsenide and phosphide materials. The role involves growth recipe development, material quality, and process stability while working closely with device and manufacturing teams to support advanced semiconductor products.
ElectronicsManufacturing
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
Plessey Semiconductors Ltd
Plessey is a British high-tech company operating in the field compound semiconductors.
Founded in 2000
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.7MKey Investors
SBRI Healthcare
2025-08-20Acquired
2013-09-01Grant· $1.7M
Leadership Team
David Hayes
CEO
Mike Snaith
Chief Operating Officer
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