Job Description

About the Role

As 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 Responsibilities

Support the development of cutting-edge technology platforms for the design and manufacture of high-efficiency MicroLED products Play a key role within the Phosphide and Nitride Epitaxy Team, contributing directly to the company's R&D strategy Support delivery of the epitaxial roadmap, aligning both short- and long-term product requirements with wider business goals Lead testing and analysis of new processes, including characterization, process control, and quality assurance Collaborate closely with engineering teams including Process Engineering, Equipment Owners, Characterisation & Test, and Shift Engineers in order to deliver successful outcomes Actively identify and implement opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement Consistently deliver high-quality results while balancing development and production demands

Experience & Attributes

BSc, MSc, or PhD in Materials Science, Physics, or related field Hands-on experience with MOCVD growth Strong background in R&D and process engineering within related high-technology fields Experience with within gallium nitride (GaN) or gallium phosphide (GaP) Hands-on experience with MOCVD systems (Veeco, AIXTRON, etc.) Creative thinking to optimize processes under complex constraints Ability to stay motivated through setbacks or inconclusive results

Advantage

Experience within Photonics applications and/or MicroLED Awareness of the technology landscape and competitive environment within the sector Proficiency in optical, thermal, and/or electrical simulations Exposure to analogue and power technologies Familiarity with gated product development processes Knowledge of failure analysis, defect classification, and quality tools Knowledge of device processing

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.