Equipment Engineer

Plessey Semiconductors Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Plessey are looking for Shift Equipment Engineers to help maintain and improve the specialist equipment used across our advanced manufacturing operation in Plymouth. You’ll carry out planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshoot issues and support equipment improvements to maximise uptime and keep production running safely and efficiently.

We welcome experience from manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, or other high-tech sectors; full training will be provided to develop

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ maintenance experience on electrical, electronic or mechanical equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capability.
• Teamwork and organised, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair of semiconductor equipment.
• Perform equipment qualification to ensure tools meet performance and safety requirements.
• Serve as an active member of the site Emergency Response Team.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with defined quality, safety, and cleanroom standards.
• Provide full support for critical equipment areas, including product loading/unloading, maintenance, process monitoring, repairs and improvement activities.
• Deliver project work and continuous improvement initiatives as agreed with the team leader.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electro-mechanical systems

Maintenance & repair

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

We’re building the hardware foundation for next-era computing.

Plessey is a world-leading technology company driving the next generation of photonic devices and systems. With over 70 years of innovation, we combine research, materials science, process engineering, and manufacturing under one roof. We’re recognised as a global authority in microLED displays and optical interconnects.

Join us to work on breakthrough technologies shaping the future of light-based technology and computing.

Location

Based in Plymouth.

Our Values

Lead

We don’t follow industry trends; we create them, pushing boundaries and setting standards others aspire to. Every team member has the power to make decisions, drive change, and deliver excellence. We support each other, challenge one another for the best solutions, and lead by example. Together, we build industries and technologies that shape the future and scale toward our vision of the next era of computing.

Grow

We expand our capabilities every day — deepening our expertise, improving how we work, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Curiosity fuels us: we question assumptions, explore new ideas, and innovate with light-based technologies. By investing in and empowering our people, we strengthen Plessey’s impact and help shape the future of optical technology.

Trust

We operate like a family—honest, reliable, and supportive. We have each other’s backs, own our actions, and uphold the highest standards of integrity and safety. We trust each other to deliver, our customers to challenge us, and our expertise to guide the way. Together, trust enables the collaboration essential for breakthrough innovation and lasting impact.

About the Role

Plessey are looking for Shift Equipment Engineers to help maintain and improve the specialist equipment used across our advanced manufacturing operation.

You’ll carry out planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshoot issues and support equipment improvements to maximise uptime and keep production running safely and efficiently. You’ll work closely with Process Engineers, Technicians and other teams across the fab to identify issues and implement effective solutions.

We're interested in the skills and experience you can bring, not just the industry you’ve come from. If you have an equipment engineering or maintenance background from manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, food production or another high-tech industry, we'd love to hear from you. Full training will be provided to develop your semiconductor knowledge.

These roles operate on a rotating 4 on, 4 off shift pattern: 2 day shifts (7am to 7pm) followed by 2 night shifts (7pm to 7am).

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair of a wide spectrum of semiconductor electronic equipment
• Perform equipment qualification to ensure tools meet performance and safety requirements.
• Serve as an active member of the site Emergency Response Team.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with defined quality, safety, and cleanroom standards.
• Provide full support for critical equipment areas, including product loading/unloading, maintenance, process monitoring, repairs and improvement activities.
• Deliver project work and continuous improvement initiatives as agreed with the team leader.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical apprenticeship.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with maintenance, repair, and fault-finding on electrical, electronic or mechanical equipment.
• Proven troubleshooting, fault-finding, and problem-solving capability.
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems and ability to apply knowledge to new equipment types
• Strong team working skills and a highly motivated, organised approach with a “can-do" attitude.