Nexperia is one of the worlds leaders in essential semiconductors and aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next-generation technologies, ongoing improvement in manufacturing sustainability, state-of-the-art facilities, and, most importantly, investing in our people.We are now seeking a Multiskilled Equipment Engineering Technician to join our 100-strong on-site Equipment team and help shape the future of our operations.
What you will do
As a Multiskilled Equipment Engineering Technician, you will be a key contributor to our manufacturing operations, carrying out routine maintenance, responding to equipment breakdowns, and performing root-cause analysis on complex, high-tech wafer-fab systems. Working a 77 shift patterntwo weeks of days followed by one week of nightsyoull operate on 12-hour shifts with four days off each week. Youll diagnose faults swiftly, execute repairs efficiently, and understand how your work directly influences semiconductor yield. Youll also play an active role in optimising maintenance procedures using available KPIs, ensuring strong spare-parts control, and upholding exemplary 5S standards. In addition, you will use the factory MES platform to plan and carry out preventative maintenance, update equipment histories, and maintain full compliance with health and safety requirements.
Key responsibilities will include:
Preventative Maintenance: Assist in the planning and execution of preventative maintenance activities, ensuring that all equipment is operating at peak performance
Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out maintenance procedures and root cause analysis on a variety of diffusion wafer processing equipment, ensuring rapid and effective resolution of issues
Spare Stock Control: Manage spare parts efficiently, ensuring stock levels are maintained and materials are readily available when needed
Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to strict health and safety directives while carrying out all maintenance and repair work
KPI Improvement: Analyse data to identify opportunities for cost-effective maintenance programs that improve equipment performance and drive KPIs forward
Team Collaboration: Foster strong working relationships with internal team members and external specialists to ensure smooth operations and effective problem-solving
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to develop your expertise in Equipment Engineering and Maintenance within a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment. At Nexperia, youll benefit from a blend of formal and on-the-job training, with clear pathways to progress through both technical and managerial career ladders as you grow.
What you will need:
You must be able to work a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off over 12 hours. This will consist of 2 weeks of days and 1 week of nights (7-7)
Completed amechanical/electricalapprenticeship and educated to a minimum of C&G /ONC standard, or have worked at this level in a similar industry
Hard skills of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, vacuum, pneumatic, or actuation
Soft skills of adaptability, problem-solving, teamwork, and Microsoft Office
A track record of meeting deadlines and managing your own workload
Desire to learn and progress into becoming a fully qualified specialist Equipment Engineer
Interview process Stage 1: Recruiter review Stage 2: 30 mins Teams interview Stage 3: 60 mins on site interview
What your benefits will include:
Starting base salary and shift allowance of £47,520-£53,340 (DOE)
Bonus scheme of up to 6%
Pension scheme of up to 9%
Recognition rewards scheme
EV salary sacrifice scheme
Income protection,
12 x salary life assurance
24.5 days annual leave + 182 roster days off
Flexible benefits scheme
Enhanced parental leave
On-site medical centre
Enhanced sick pay
Subsidised canteen
Employee assistance programme
Retail and entertainment reductions
Sports and social clubs
Opportunity to complete a leadership and management qualification
Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level
Huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business
Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, and paid time off for every employee to support charitable work
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030
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