Thin Film/Microelectronics Process Engineer
- Taunton, Somerset
- Permanent
- Nov 3, 2026
Thin Film/Microelectronics Process Engineer
Taunton - (up to 10k Relocation Package)
£50,000 - £65,000 per annum + Up to £10,000 Relocation Package + Flexible Working Hours + Autonomy + Key Decision Maker + Specialist Manufacturing Business + Growing Company
Excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a background in Thin Film technology or microelectronics, to work a key position within a specialist manufacturer, offering technical responsibility and the chance to influence manufacturing processes and production performance.
On offer is the chance to take ownership of a busy Thin Film manufacturing department, where you will be a key player in overseeing specialist production processes, developing manufacturing capabilities and managing a production team within a highly technical and niche industry.
This company are market leaders within specialist microelectronics manufacturing, producing and distributing high-end and bespoke electronic components to customers worldwide. Due to their continued requirements, they are seeking an experienced Thin Film Process Engineer to manage and develop their Thin Film microcircuit production department.
In this role, you'll have overall responsibility for the manufacture of customer-defined ceramic microcircuits. You'll oversee processes including vacuum sputter deposition, plasma etching, photolithography, chemical etching and gold electroplating. You'll also be involved in customer design reviews, process development, vacuum equipment maintenance, manufacturing documentation and overseeing the production team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer with a background in Thin Film technology or microelectronics, to take on a key position within an established specialist manufacturer, offering technical responsibility, variety and the opportunity to influence manufacturing processes and production performance.
THE ROLE:
*Managing and overseeing the Thin Film microcircuit production department
*Hands-on involvement in sputter deposition, plasma etching, photolithography, chemical etching and gold electroplating
*Customer design reviews and manufacturing process development
*Vacuum equipment support, troubleshooting and maintenance
*Generating and reviewing manufacturing documentation
*Liaising with customers and suppliers
*Overseeing production staff
THE PERSON:
*Experienced Thin Film Process Engineer / Microelectronics Engineer or similar
*Strong hands-on experience with vacuum deposition and thin film manufacturing processes
*Experience in Process Engineering - taking designs through the manufacturing process
*Experience managing or supervising a production team desirable
*Degree in Engineering or Scientific discipline OR significant relevant industrial experience
*Based within a commutable distance of Taunton or willing to relocate (up to £10K relocation assistance available)
Reference Number - BBBH281817
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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Taunton, Somerset
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£50,000 - £65,000 per annum
Per annum
Permanent
Job Type
Engineering
Discipline
BBBH281817_1793702565
Reference Number
03 Nov 2026
Posted
Aliesha Kumar
Principal Consultant
