Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

The Role:

As part of a multi-disciplined team and a modern Engineering department, this role involves the continuous improvement of the Company's world leading products through leading-edge mechanical design. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be expected to implement effective mechanical design solutions to ensure the companies MOCVD systems remain at the forefront of technology.

Your Responsibilities:

• Mechanical design of the Company's bespoke special purpose scientific equipment.
• Under the guidance of principal engineers they will provide detailed designs for sub-systems and components.
• You will adopt the working practices of a modern engineering office and a company wide quality system.
• Responsible for adhering to standards that AIXTRON Ltd set to ensure safety at work, which includes following procedures, handling machinery and substances correctly, and participating in any safety training required. You will find the core Health and Safety responsibilities in the Health and Safety System Overview document.

Your Profile:

• Engineering degree in a mechanical discipline or equivalent qualification/experience (minimum HNC + experience)
• Practical background, ideally apprenticeship based
• 3D CAD design experience (preferably Creo)
• Microsoft office capable (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience in material science would be beneficial.
• Experience in vacuum systems, pneumatics, gas systems, automation an advantage.
• Experience in ERP systems (SAP) desirable
• Professional registration with a relevant Engineering body encouraged and preferred.
• Accurate, thorough, consistent, pro-active, assertive
• Good communication skills
• Team player

We offer:

• Office/Lab based role at AIXTRON Ltd
• 30 days annual leave
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working
• Exceptional defined contribution pension scheme
• Progressive training and development strategy

About AIXTRON

AIXTRON is a technology and innovation-driven market leader in deposition equipment (MOCVD) for third-generation semiconductor materials such as GaN, SiC and GaAs-critical enablers for energy efficiency, data communications and AI infrastructure. Headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, we hold the #1 market position in each of the markets we serve and build some of the industry's most sophisticated high-tech systems. What sets us apart is how we combine deep technology focus, customer orientation and speed of innovation with strong team spirit, agility and a collaborative company culture. Learn more at

At AIXTRON you will benefit from a strong work-life balance with hybrid working, a flexible working environment, as well as great development opportunities!