The Vacancy
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
The Company
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.
Life at Plessey
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The Benefits
Cycle to work scheme
Group personal pension plan and life assurance
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Subsidised gym and subsidised canteen
Private health and dental schemes
Free on-site parking
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free fruit and hot drinks
Employee referral scheme
Technology & innovation awards programme
Staff
events
Testimonials
Jacquiline, Principal Process Engineer
"Working with Plessey has opened many learning opportunities for me especially in R&D side of things. Most of my working experience has been with the manufacturing and product transfers. Here at Plessey, I get to be involved in the actual development of new technologies. Also, I am learning not just Lithography, but the whole process itself. It's been a great experience so far."
Ross, Device Engineer
"Working for Plessey allows me to continually deepen my understanding of phenomena and characterisation techniques that are not just specific to uLED displays, but apply to various applications within the semiconductor industry. With Plessey having a FAB on site, there are a large range of amicable colleagues within reach who specialise in fields across the process, starting from MOCVD specialists for GaN to experts in device testing and solid-state physics."