Equipment Technician : Semiconductor Manufacturing
Continental shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off), 12:hour shifts including weekends and bank holidays as part of the continental rotation.
Northamptonshire (rural location : own transport and full UK driving licence essential)
Ideal for engineers from high:reliability industries such as aerospace, defence, automotive, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, power generation, or UK Armed Forces technical trades.
We're looking for an Equipment Technician to join a highly specialised wafer fabrication and epitaxy facility in the UK, supporting next:generation III:V semiconductor technologies used in global communications networks. This is a hands:on, high:precision engineering role working on advanced semiconductor process tools and complex electro:mechanical systems in a critical manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
:Rapid first:line response to equipment faults to minimise downtime
:Fault finding, repair, and preventative maintenance on semiconductor tools including lithography, etch, PVD, PECVD, and MOVPE systems
:Maintenance of gas delivery, exhaust, and abatement systems
:Safe handling and management of chemical and specialty gas systems in compliance with strict safety standards
:Spare parts and inventory management to support equipment availability
:Implementation of preventative maintenance strategies to improve OEE and uptime
:Contribution to continuous improvement activities (Kaizen, 6S, 8D)
:Accurate documentation of maintenance activities, risk assessments, and procedures
:Participation in production planning and engineering performance meetings
:Support for site emergency response activities
:Forklift operation (training provided)To be considered for this role you will need the following:
:Apprenticeship, HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) OR Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in complex electro:mechanical maintenance
:Experience in high:tech, precision engineering environments
:Strong electrical, electronic, and mechanical fault:finding skills
:Ability to work safely with hazardous gases and chemicals
:Competence working to strict procedures in safety:critical environments
:Strong documentation, communication, and organisational skills
:Proficiency in Microsoft Office
:Ability to interpret technical documentation