Equipment Engineer

The One Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A friendly Cambridge-based company is seeking an Equipment Engineer to provide hands-on support and ensure reliable operation of their laboratory and cleanroom equipment. Responsibilities include responding to breakdowns, conducting maintenance, and managing documentation. Ideal candidates will have a recognised electrical/mechanical qualification and significant industry experience, with proficiency in mechanical systems, PLC programming, and CAD. Join a dynamic team offering a generous salary and benefits!

Benefits

Generous salary depending on experience

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Onsite parking

Death in Service

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in equipment engineering in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Experience working in a lab/cleanroom is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for laboratory and cleanroom equipment.
• Respond efficiently to breakdowns and conduct scheduled PPM.
• Maintain documentation, perform inspections, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical controls

PLC programming

Fault diagnosis

CAD software experience

IT proficiency

Education

Recognised electrical/mechanical qualification

Job description

The ONE Group are working with a very friendly Cambridge based company to recruit for an Equipment Engineer. They require someone to provide hands-on support to ensure their equipment operates reliably and safely.

This is a hands-on position where you will be the main contact for laboratory and cleanroom equipment ensuring that this operates reliably, efficiently & safely.

On a day-to-day basis you will:

• Respond efficiently to breakdowns
• Schedule and carry out PPM
• Regular equipment inspections & test
• Maintain documentation & records
• Continuous improvement
• Liaise with external contractors
• Keep essential spares well stocked and re-order when needed
• Occasional site and building maintenance and repair

What do we need from you?:

• Ideally a recognised electrical/mechanical qualification
• Significant experience working in equipment engineering in a manufacturing / industrial environment
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical controls
• Knowledge of automation and control systems
• PLC programming
• Able to diagnose faults
• Experience in the design, development, and improvement of equipment systems
• Experience with CAD software
• IT proficient
• Experience working in a lab/cleanroom would be highly desirable

What can you expect in return?

• Generous salary depending on experience
• Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Onsite parking
• Death in Service

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