[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Lumentum Holdings jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lumentum-holdings/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Lumentum Holdings # Epitaxy Process Shift Engineer United Kingdom - Towcester Northamptonshire Finance & Accounting Listed on Lumentum Holdings’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Lumentum Holdings’s careers site →](https://lumentum.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/LITE/job/United-Kingdom---Towcester-Northamptonshire/Epitaxy-Process-Shift-Engineer_2026556) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Lumentum Holdings](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lumentum-holdings/) / Epitaxy Process Shift Engineer ## Job description It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! You will be a Shift Process Engineer responsible for the MOCVD (Epitaxy) process working a ‘continental’ shift pattern. You will perform manufacturing activities and provide process support to a team of manufacturing technicians working alongside you. ### This will involve Supporting day to day production: tool set-up, wet preparation work, analysis and interpretation of material characterisation data, visual inspection and data logging. Providing guidance to the Epitaxy manufacturing technician team. Developing a generalist’s knowledge of all MOCVD reactors and processes. Working within a cleanroom environment with the prerequisite use of cleanroom clothing. Working with various computer software packages including specialist computer systems. You will be expected to be autonomous (after a period of intensive training) with the ability to set-up processes and react appropriately to process outcomes without supervision. You will provide a professional quality of work, with real commercial impact, within a cost and time conscious environment as part of a multi-disciplined team. The role presents significant opportunities for personal development and immediate contribution. ### JOB DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES Carry out manufacturing activities according to process instructions without supervision, including the set-up, adjustment and operation of a variety of complex computer controlled equipment involved in the manufacture of photonic devices and other related products. Perform all of characterisation, data recording and production support functions relating to the epitaxy (MOCVD) process and analyse, interpret and respond to measured product as required. Co-ordinate work-area activity and interactions between the Manufacturing Management, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering and Facilities teams. Provide first-line support to the manufacturing technician team in response to any unexpected outcomes or out-of-spec events. Ensure routine checklists for process equipment and basic maintenance activates are completed. Participate in key information exchanges session as Epitaxy team handovers, etc. Support Epitaxy team in reporting out performance, statistics and organising workloads, etc. Meet individual and team targets and objectives. Adhere to all site safety and environmental procedures. ### KEY RELATIONSHIPS Manufacturing Co-ordinator and Manufacturing Manger (to ensure the delivery of planned work). Interaction point between the Epitaxy Process Engineering team and the Manufacturing team. Epitaxy Equipment Engineering and Site Facilities teams (to help co-ordinate and tool and/or facility interventions). ### REPORTS None. ### EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES Education/Qualification - Minimum: 3 years of related experience or a degree (or equivalent) in an engineering or scientific discipline. ### Skills/Competencies Essential Self-motivated and dependable with good communication skills Strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities. Ability to work as a part of a team to achieve targets under pressure. Ability to work without supervision whilst ensuring that all tasks are completed. Competent PC user (including the use of Microsoft Office). Meticulous, attention to detail is essential. Excellent attendance, timekeeping and punctuality. Self-motivated and dependable with good communication skills. A professional attitude to work and to colleagues. A flexible approach to work and customer demand. ### Skills/Competencies Desirable Knowledge of working within a high-technology manufacturing or production environment. Knowledge of working within a cleanroom or laboratory environment. Experience of computer controlled semiconductor processing equipment or vacuum systems. Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES) such as PROMIS and MES concepts such as product re-work procedures, task scheduling, data collection and SPC. ### OTHER REQUIREMENTS Candidate must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Working pattern will be ‘continental’ shift working (2x 7am-7pm, 2x 7pm-7am, 4 off). The ability to attend site is essential, the site is situated in a rural location and is not served by public transport. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 98 days - Location: United Kingdom - Towcester Northamptonshire[Apply on Lumentum Holdings’s careers site →](https://lumentum.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/LITE/job/United-Kingdom---Towcester-Northamptonshire/Epitaxy-Process-Shift-Engineer_2026556) ## More jobs at Lumentum Holdings ### [Senior Epitaxy Equipment Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lumentum-holdings/jobs/16e7e298514ad82ec30d/) United Kingdom - Towcester Northamptonshire ### [Contractor Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lumentum-holdings/jobs/0d93630fdba514519e02/) United Kingdom - Towcester Northamptonshire ### [Equipment Maintenance Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical maintenance backrground)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lumentum-holdings/jobs/fac17f53c8be5a48dc49/) United Kingdom - Towcester Northamptonshire ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Manufacturing Production Process Engineer- Second Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/5c9fba98ce631d162b6e/) Hitachi · Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico ### [Process Support Engineer (Epitaxy)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/22d36ba1f3d69e05c4f9/) Applied Materials · Singapore, SGP ### [Epitaxy/FEP Process Support Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/2e88f1a76a5fac5b1872/) Applied Materials · Hwaseong-Castle, KOR ### [Assistant Maintenance Engineer Epitaxy (12 hour rotating shift)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stmicroelectronics/jobs/3e1544a3aca1953206f1/) STMicroelectronics · Singapore ### [Technicien process PVD EPITAXY - Equipe Nuit C F/H](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stmicroelectronics/jobs/e9313cd4af8063375866/) STMicroelectronics · Rousset, France OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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