Equipment Engineer

Lumentum; Towcester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum in Towcester, UK, is seeking an Equipment Engineer for a full-time, on-site role. You will maintain and improve semiconductor and photonics manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot issues, and drive uptime and efficiency across production tools.

You\'ll support process engineers with equipment-related improvements, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and contribute to safety, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining semiconductor or photonics equipment.
• Ability to interpret drawings, manuals and engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with safety standards, EHS practices, and cleanroom protocols.
• Experience with calibration and performance optimization of precision equipment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Relevant technical education or equivalent practical experience in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Coordinate repairs with vendors and monitor tool uptime/performance.
• Support process engineers with equipment-related improvements and yield enhancement projects.
• Contribute to documentation, safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics engineering

Job description

Company Description

Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a global leader in optical and photonic technologies that power AI infrastructure, cloud computing, and next-generation communication networks. Built on decades of photonics innovation, the company delivers high-performance lasers, modules, and optical subsystems for data centers, advanced telecom, industrial manufacturing, and sensing applications. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Lumentum supports customers through R&D, manufacturing, and sales facilities across multiple regions. Team members collaborate in a dynamic, technology-driven environment focused on scalable, energy-efficient solutions that shape the future of connectivity.

Role Description

The Equipment Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Towcester, responsible for maintaining and improving semiconductor and photonics manufacturing equipment. Day-to-day responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment issues, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinating repairs with vendors, and ensuring optimal tool uptime and performance. The role involves monitoring equipment metrics, implementing hardware and software upgrades, and supporting process engineers with equipment-related improvements and yield enhancement projects. The Equipment Engineer will also contribute to documentation, safety and compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair within a high-tech or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with semiconductor, photonics, or precision mechanical equipment, including calibration and performance optimization.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, and engineering documentation, and apply findings to practical solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis and data-driven decision-making.
• Familiarity with safety standards, EHS practices, and cleanroom or controlled-environment protocols.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams, vendors, and operations staff.
• Relevant technical education, such as a degree or diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Prior experience in an optical, photonics, semiconductor, or electronics manufacturing setting is highly beneficial.