Electrical Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Littelfuse; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking an Electrical Equipment Maintenance Engineer in Chippenham. This role involves routine and preventive maintenance of electrical systems and manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates have a background in electrical engineering and experience in equipment maintenance. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and a variety of benefits including flexible working hours.

Benefits

Accident insurance

Flexible working hours

Development opportunities (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Certification)

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in electrical equipment maintenance.
• Ability to read circuit schematic diagrams.
• Self-motivated team player who can work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on electrical manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Repair or replace faulty electrical components.
• Conduct calibrations and preventative maintenance of manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Electrical equipment maintenance

Mechanical engineering understanding

Strong communication skills

Education

Higher education in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Completed apprenticeship in electrical engineering

Job description

Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.

Currently, we are looking for an Electrical Equipment Maintenance Engineer to join the Littelfuse Maintenance Department. In this role, you will perform routine and preventive maintenance, repairs, and calibrations on electrical systems and manufacturing equipment.
This role is based on-site in Chippenham and reports directly to Maintenance Supervisor TPM.

About the job:

• Perform routine maintenance on electrical manufacturing systems and equipment

• Repair or replace faulty electrical components

• Conduct calibrations and preventative maintenance of manufacturing equipment

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations

• Collaborate with other maintenance team members to address cross-functional issues and assist with fault diagnosis.

• Potential to work with mechanical systems, including pneumatics and pipework

• Work effectively on projects individually and as part of a team

• Understand and complete Risk Assessments and adhere to safe working practices

• Follow Health & Safety and emergency procedures, particularly those outlined in the Occupational Health & Safety Management System

About you:

• Higher education in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a similar field

• Completed apprenticeship in an electronic or electrical engineering discipline is a plus

• 1–2 years of experience in electrical equipment maintenance

• Have a good general understanding of mechanical engineering

• Be able to read circuit schematic diagrams

• Committed to continuous improvement and team effectiveness

• Eager to learn, understand equipment in depth, and deliver lasting repairs

• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective cross-departmental relationships

• Self-motivated team player who can also work independently

• Willing to work occasional overtime when needed for critical equipment

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values – Respect, Customer Focus, Agility, Collaboration – support us in our mission to improve the safety, reliability, and performance of our customers’ products that use electrical energy.

We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.

We offer a variety of benefits, including accident insurance, flexible working hours as well as development opportunities like internal Lean Six Sigma Certification.

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