Electronics Equipment Maintenance Engineer
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site
About the Company
Our client is a globally recognised manufacturer of high-power semiconductor devices and electronic components, serving industrial, transportation and advanced electronics markets worldwide. With a strong UK manufacturing presence in Chippenham and continued investment in facilities and technology, the business operates at the forefront of innovation, supporting critical infrastructure including data centres and renewable energy applications.
The Chippenham site employs over 200 people and is known for long employee tenure, technical expertise and a collaborative, family-oriented culture.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled Electronics Equipment Maintenance Engineer to join the Maintenance Electronics Department. In this role, you will maintain, repair and calibrate specialist equipment used in the manufacturing and testing of high-power semiconductor devices. The position requires strong analog and high-voltage fault-finding expertise, with the ability to diagnose faults down to component level across legacy and bespoke systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and optimise semiconductor test equipment
* Diagnose and repair faults to component level on high-voltage, analog, digital and microprocessor-based systems
* Work with bespoke and legacy analog test platforms
* Read and interpret complex circuit schematic drawings
* Measure high voltage and current safely and accurately
* Apply calibration principles in day-to-day maintenance tasks
* Use oscilloscopes, current/voltage probes and other diagnostic equipment
* Support pneumatic and hydraulic systems where required
* Work in full compliance with Health & Safety standards and risk assessments
* Support continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance team
About You
* Completed apprenticeship in electronic engineering or similar discipline
* Strong component-level fault-finding ability
* Experience maintaining electronic test equipment
* Confidence working with high-voltage systems
* Strong understanding of schematic diagrams
* Ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing demands
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Desirable: Higher Education Certificate or equivalent in Electronic Engineering
* Desirable: Experience within semiconductor or power electronics manufacturing environments
Benefits
* 25 days holiday (calculated in hours) plus additional Christmas closure days
* Company pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
* 4x life assurance
* Health cash plan (optical & dental support)
* Ongoing investment in equipment and facilities
* Professional development opportunities within a growing organisation
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to work on technically unique, high-reliability semiconductor equipment within a stable and growing manufacturing site. You will be part of a collaborative engineering team and contribute to cutting-edge technology supporting sustainable and connected industries.
About BMR Solutions:
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