Onsite Process Engineer

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Role Summary:

We are seeking a UK-based Onsite Process Engineer, to work as part of the wider AIXTRON Customer Service team. This role will initially located at a customer site in the UK. This person will operate, service, maintain and troubleshoot an AIXTRON MOCVD (metal organic chemical vapour deposition) system. You will work closely with our application lab in Herzogenrath, Germany to define the program. This person needs to be customer-orientated, hands-on and resourceful at problem solving, and be able to travel both within the UK (full UK driver’s licence required) and internationally.

Objectives and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, maintain and upgrade existing MOCVD systems at customers’ premises.
• Provide training to customers, as well as other engineers.
• Support the customer in running the tool
• Self-sufficiently run the tool in close alignment with our application lab.
• Provide feedback to internal engineering teams on existing and new prototype systems, to guide future development.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree / HND / HNC (or equivalent) in engineering or science disciplines, with a strong background in semiconductor.
• Preference for candidates with experience in vacuum, pneumatic, semiconductor process.
• Being able to speak a European language (eg. German) would be an advantage.
• Able to work independently on site with customers, be adaptable and resourceful at problem solving whilst under pressure.
• Capable of and interested by learning new technology in a short time.
• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office.

Working conditions / Environment:

•  Be eligible to work in the UK, with a full UK driving licence and be able to travel extensively around the UK and to countries covered by the AIXTRON Europe Customer Service team. Also be able to travel to AIXTRON SE in Germany for training on various products.
•  Although AIXTRON Ltd is based in Swavesey, Cambridgeshire, UK, this person may also be remotely based in the UK.

We offer:

• A role implementing the most advanced equipment at customers’ sites, to enable customers to produce next generation electronics, displays and/or communications devices.
• Be part of a vibrant and motivated team at an innovative, international and expanding technology company who is the world leader for MOCVD.
• An open, inter-disciplinary culture and flexible working hours for a self-determined work-life balance.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits according to the role.

About AIXTRON Ltd:

AIXTRON is a world leading manufacturer of semiconductor equipment and at our facility in Cambridgeshire we manufacture key MOCVD (Metal Organic Chemical Vapour Deposition) systems for the group. Our MOCVD systems are used to produce (opto) electronics for 5G, fibre communications, lasers, LEDs for displays and power electronics for electric vehicles and chargers.