Taunton
Permanent - Full Time
02-11-2026
21-02-2027
IM3481
c£50-65k plus benefits, and relocation available.
Owing to continued growth we are now looking for an experienced Thin Film Engineer to join a leading provider of optoelectronics. Leading the vacuum deposition and thin film coatings.
We are now looking for an Engineer / Manager to lead a busy Thin Film microcircuit production department including vacuum deposition and imaging of ceramic based micro circuits.
With overall responsibility for the manufacture of customer defined ceramic micro circuits the ideal candidate will have significant previous hands on experience of:
• Sputter deposition of metallic coatings
• Plasma etching
• Imaging by photolithography using polymer photoresists
• Chemical etching and cleaning
• Electroplating of Au circuits
In addition to the Thin Film and Coatings, you will be involved in customer design reviews, process development, equipment support / maintenance and documentation generation and review.
You will also work closely with customers and suppliers to ensure products meet the customer requirements.
As the Engineer / Manager, you will lead and manage the production team
Experience and Qualifications:
As the successful Engineer / Manager you should have significant industrial expertise in a related technology and role.
Knowledge of end user requirements for miniature components for the mounting of Laser Diodes, Photo Diodes, Microwave diodes, micro interconnects, CCD sensors, optical alignment, etc.
Ideally you will have achieved a Degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
Additional Information:
Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK without requiring sponsorship. Copies of Passports and Visas will be requested for verification.
Salary / benefits:
c£50-65k plus benefits, and relocation available.
Job Term:
Permanent / Full Time / Onsite / Monday – Friday day shifts / 37.5 hours per week
Skills:
Thin Film, Vacuum Coatings, Metallic Coatings, Microcircuits, Photolithography, Plasma Etching, Electroplating, Ultra High Vacuum, Engineer, Manager, Leader.
