Semiconductor Product Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Newport
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£55,000 / year
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

Customer Technical Support Data Analysis FMEA Control Plans III-V Semiconductor Characterization Optoelectronic Device Physics Epitaxial Growth (MBE/MOCVD) Manufacturing Specifications

FULL DESCRIPTION

Semiconductor Product Engineer

Salary: £50000 - £55000 per annum

Location: Newport, Wales, UK

Contract Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 19 April, 2026

Job Reference: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]/TP/879/73

Job Introduction

Who We Are

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading global supplier of compound semiconductor wafers and advanced materials. As the only compound semiconductor epitaxy foundry with a worldwide presence and scalable manufacturing, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] drives technology growth. Our vision is to be the top provider of advanced semiconductor materials by delivering exceptional quality, service, and innovation, making us the first choice for customers. Our strength comes from our diverse, expert workforce and a culture built on integrity, accountability, excellence, teamwork, and valuing people.

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are committed to reaching Net Zero and creating a sustainable future. We actively strive to reduce our carbon footprint, invest in green initiatives, and embed sustainability into everything we do.

Join us in driving meaningful change and making a lasting impact on the environment.

About You

The Photonics Product Engineer serves the following key functions as a member of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], plc Technology Group:

  • Customer technical support, ensuring that [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s epi-wafers meet or exceed customer requirements
  • Internal technical support, prescribing manufacturing specifications that ensure product quality concurrently with cost-effective manufacturing
  • Thorough data analysis of customer and manufacturing data to determine the correlation between device performance and epitaxial growth parameters
  • Document best known practice using industry standard tools such as FMEA and control plans
  • Establishment of manufacturing specifications as assigned
  • Analyze product and manufacturing data, seeking correlations to critical-to-function parameters
  • Work closely with data analysts to prescribe standard analysis routines to be performed on customer and process data
  • Technical expert focused on ensuring that [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s technology is best in class
  • Close collaboration with local site process engineering teams and product/technology managers to ensure that golden processes and recipes produce satisfactory material
  • Manage manufacturing specifications as assigned
  • Support the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group as required for customer queries, product development, complaints, etc.
  • Understanding of III-V crystal growth equipment and impact of epitaxial growth processes on device performance is desirable
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary for effective interaction with internal and external customers

Qualifications

  • MS or PhD in science or engineering is required
  • Fluent understanding of optoelectronic device physics
  • Proficiency with materials characterization techniques for III-V semiconductors
  • Familiarity with III-V optoelectronic device fabrication and device testing
  • Experience with epitaxial growth of InP semiconductors by MBE or MOCVD is desirable
  • Understanding of III-V crystal growth equipment and impact of epitaxial growth processes on device performance is desirable

Benefits

  • Long Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs)
  • Professional Development and career pathways
  • Bonus plans
  • Attractive pension plans
  • Income protection - Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)
  • Long service awards 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years
  • Values-based recognition awards
  • Health Cash Plan includes discounts with high street brands
  • Cycle to work plan (includes E-bikes)
  • Electric Car Scheme (salary dependent)
  • Employee Assistance Programme (Free family, legal, financial and counselling support 24/7 Access to second medical opinion and unlimited access to a remote GP)
  • Life assurance 4x salary
  • Access to workplace Mental Health First Aiders/wellbeing rooms

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Want to learn more? Contact our in-house [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or visit our website [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Corporate (iqep.com).

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