Epitaxy Engineer - Process Engineer - County Durham - Newton Aycliffe – £48,000 - £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 measurements Photoluminescence (PL) Electrochemical CV (ECV) Resistivity measurements Surface defectivity assessments Experience and Qualifications A degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline Significant post-graduate experience in a semiconductor material growth role. Knowledge of MBE and/or MOCVD growth operations Practical experience in III-V epitaxial growth Experience with GaAs pHEMTs and GaN HEMTs is highly desirable Proficiency with SPC and DOE techniques Apply Now! Or for more information on the Epitaxy Engineer role, based in County Durham, Newton Aycliffe, please contact Tommy Beazley quoting job reference TRB458