Molecular Semiconductor and MVD Technician

Interview Date

18 Aug 2025

Informal Enquiries

• Dr Gareth Blayney g.j.blayney@swansea.ac.uk
• Dr Matthew Elwin m.p.elwin@swansea.ac.uk

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with technical experience to obtain a position supporting the state-of-the-art semiconductor facilities at Swansea University’s new Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM). The position will play a key role in the running of the facility’s fabrication and characterisation laboratories. The primary function will be to maintain the cleanrooms and semiconductor equipment.

The cleanroom has an impressive array of equipment allowing for advanced R&D into a wide range of electronic devices. Such equipment includes Dry and Oxygen Free Glovebox Cluster Tools for Processing Molecular Semiconductors Devices, Vapour Deposition (PECVD, PVD, MVD), Plasma Etching (RIE, ICP, APS, DRIE), Thermal Annealing (Tube, RTA) as well as a full Photolithography Suite (Spin/Spray Coaters, Mask Aligners, Nanoimprint). Whilst experience with semiconductor equipment (& specifically Glovebox and/or deposition techniques) is preferred, we also welcome candidates with technical experience in any high-tech setting involving advanced mechanical, electrical & process plant and equipment with an eagerness to learn.

The Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM) provides vital research and innovation support for the CSConnected Cluster, a growing network of regional semiconductor industry partners. The Cluster partners also include Swansea and Cardiff Universities; the Welsh Government and the Cardiff Capital Region City Deal in a highly coordinated effort to deliver critical mass and a competitive advantage for semiconductor manufacturing in the region.

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

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