Senior Equipment Engineer - Epitaxy (MOCVD)

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Sparc FOUNDRY develops and produces compound semiconductors as part of a strong European ecosystem. We are building advanced manufacturing capabilities for Group III‑V materials to serve markets such as telecommunications, automotive, quantum computing, defence, aerospace, medical and consumer electronics.

⭐ What will you do with us?

As Senior Equipment Engineer specialising in Epitaxy (MOCVD), you will lead the technical strategy, installation, qualification and long‑term support of Metal‑Organic Chemical Vapour Deposition tools across our fab. You will ensure equipment readiness for process development and high‑volume production, drive reliability and uptime improvements, and work closely with process engineering, maintenance, suppliers and R&D to deliver excellent device performance and yield.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Equipment deployment & qualification: Lead installation, site acceptance, and qualification activities for new and upgraded MOCVD tools, ensuring compliance with Sparc’s manufacturing readiness criteria and quality systems.
• Process enabling & integration: Collaborate with epitaxy and device process engineers to integrate equipment capability with process requirements, optimise tool recipes, and support technology transfer from R&D to production.
• Reliability, uptime & performance: Implement preventative maintenance strategies, root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement programmes to maximise tool availability and stability, minimise process excursions and reduce cost of ownership.
• Supplier & lifecycle management: Manage supplier relationships, performance agreements and spare parts strategies. Drive cost‑effective procurement, upgrades and retrofits while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
• Technical leadership & documentation: Produce and maintain equipment specifications, qualification protocols, maintenance procedures and technical reports. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across the organisation.
• Commissioning & transfer support: Provide on‑site and remote support for tool commissioning, process transfer, and scale‑up activities. Act as Escalation Engineer for complex equipment failures or process interactions.
• Health, safety & compliance: Ensure all equipment work adheres to health, safety and environmental policies, regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
  
  

Expanded responsibilities:

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Contribute to roadmap planning for epitaxy equipment strategy, participate in capital planning and budgeting, and represent equipment engineering in cross‑functional forums to align on priorities for production, R&D and customer projects.

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🧠 What skill set are we looking for?

• Education: Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
• Experience: 5+ years hands‑on experience with MOCVD or other epitaxial equipment in semiconductor, photonics or related high‑tech manufacturing environments. Proven track record in equipment qualification, reliability improvement and technical leadership.
• Required knowledge & capabilities:
• Deep understanding of MOCVD tool architecture, gas delivery systems, mass flow control, thermal management and reactor chemistry. Experience with Aixtron G10 or G5 would be a big plus.
• Experience with equipment qualification protocols, SPC, process control and yield‑driven maintenance strategies.
• Familiarity with vacuum systems, gas safety, toxic gas handling and cleanroom best practice.
• Ability to read and produce technical schematics, P&IDs and control system documentation.
• Experience interfacing with OEMs, service vendors and third‑party contractors for installation, upgrades and spare parts management.
• Soft skills: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, decisive under pressure, excellent communicator and effective mentor. Able to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and drive improvement initiatives.
• Language: Fluency in English (written & verbal).
  
  

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We are looking for people who share our passion for photonics, compound semiconductors and high‑performance manufacturing. If you enjoy solving complex equipment challenges and enabling new device capabilities, you’ll fit right in.

💼 What we offer:

• 💸 Competitive and transparent compensation package. Specifics will be discussed during our first conversation.
• 🛫 Clear and adaptive paid time off You’ll get up to 30 paid days off each year (23 standard vacation days + 7 additional company‑wide days).
• ☀️ Morning working schedule From mid‑June to September, our working hours are 8:00–15:00, just like every Friday during the rest of the year.
• 💻 Remote Day You can choose which day per week you want to work from home.
• 🏢 New branded office (coming soon!) We are building a new branded office full of services oriented to enhance our employee experience.
• ⚖️ Real work–life balance Flexibility is built into the way we operate. We understand and value your life outside working hours.
• 💛 Inclusive and positive culture We foster a truly people‑oriented culture and a respectful environment where everyone can be themselves and feel supported.
• 🌐 Multicultural team We’re a diverse group representing 5+ nationalities, and English is our common language.
• 🎊 Team moments and activities We enjoy spending time together through team‑building sessions, casual gatherings and company meetups.
• 🧳 Visa Sponsorship and Relocation Services We are happy to sponsor visas for you and your family and provide relocation support where required.
• 🏢 Vigo, a vibrant city to work and live! We are proud to be based in a city with an exceptional quality of life, giving our team the chance to enjoy a unique and inspiring environment.