Job Description

About the Role

You will be part of a high-performing team advancing innovation in defect detection and quality assurance. You'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge inspection tools, develop deep technical expertise, and directly contribute to elevating product performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Define and implement pass/fail criteria for critical defect inspections across incoming, inline, and outgoing stages Defect Analysis Tools leadership and maintain a comprehensive defect catalogue/library Create and update documentation and specifications for production and manufacturing teams Lead root cause investigations for new or complex defects Champion best practices in defect inspection and sampling methodologies Train and mentor operators and technicians on inspection standards Partner with Defect Engineers for both optical and SEM-based defect analysis and reviews

Experience & Attributes

Diploma or Degree in Engineering or a related field Proven experience in semiconductor or LED manufacturing Skilled in working with microscopes and inspection tools in cleanroom environments Familiarity with failure analysis methods (FIB, SEM, EDX) Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) A keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving mindset, and a collaborative approach

Work Pattern

Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 One weekend in three (with the Thursday before and Tuesday after as time in lieu) Includes bank holidays and weekends when they fall within your shift pattern

Plessey is working with world leaders in consumer technology, who are paving the way with innovative next-generation Augmented Reality and wearable applications, based on advanced microLED display solutions.


Challenging existing display technologies, microLEDs are propelling forward a vast, yet stagnated market, changing the way we interact with our devices, both for information and entertainment.


Drawing on over a decade of semiconductor and optoelectronics expertise, Plessey has developed an award-winning, unique, and proprietary GaN-on-Silicon platform and monolithic process at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.