Senior Process Engineer
IQE Europe Ltd, Cardiff, UK.

Based in Cardiff, Wales, IQE (Europe) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of IQE plc. The IQE group of companies is firmly established as the world leader in the supply of custom epiwafers and substrates to the compound semiconductor industry. In order to support our mission to maintain our leadership position we recruit and retain highly motivated individuals at our world-class facilities in the UK and the USA.

IQE offers a unique opportunity to work in an exciting, fast moving, high-tech environment, where you have the power to influence the direction of the business. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

The Role:
The role is based on a 37.5 hour working week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm, although a great deal of flexibility is required.
 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Day-to-day responsibility for process engineering team.

  • Motivation and development of process engineers. Ensuring objectives are set and necessary training plans are achieved to develop team.

  • Day to day reporting of performance metrics and ensuring bays deliver required product on time and to cost.

  • Liaison with other teams (Maintenance/Technology and production) to ensure customer has quality product.

  • Management/implementation of improvement projects to lift performance to world class standards.

  • Management of yield improvement and cost control.

Secondary Objectives

  • Support to product managers and provide technical support to customers, via conference calls and meetings.

  • Provide support to sales during customer visits to site.

  • Hands on support of production tools (Inspections/Scheduling/Programming etc.,)

Essential Requirements

  • Solid understanding of MOVPE process and characterisation methods, minimum Degree qualified or equivalent.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels.

  • Ability to motivate and develop a small team.

  • Must be a team player, willing to tackle difficult tasks and take responsibility.


Please send applications and CV to:-

Nerys Evans
Human Resources
IQE (Europe) Limited
Pascal Close
Cardiff CF3 0LW
Tel: 029 2083 9400
Fax: 029 2083 9401
personnel@iqep.com
 

 
 

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