Equipment Engineer

microTECH Global Ltd; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Equipment Engineer to maintain and repair wafer processing equipment. The role includes performing root cause analysis, developing maintenance programs, and supporting cross-functional initiatives. This position operates on a rotating shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off, and requires a proactive approach to equipment management. Strong focus on health and safety practices is essential as part of the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and repairing wafer processing equipment.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis on complex issues.
• Knowledge of performance indicators relevant to maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Effectively maintain and repair wafer processing equipment.
• Document and implement maintenance programs by analyzing performance.
• Contribute to cross-functional improvement teams.
• Assist in planning preventative maintenance activities.

Skills

Maintenance and repair of wafer processing equipment

Root cause analysis

Inventory management

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Manchester: Competitive

Equipment Engineer required for a rapidly expanding wafer Fab. The role is to expedite fast and effective equipment repair using all the expertise available, analysing metrics in order to reduce future breakdowns and implementing /executing cost effective maintenance programs.

The role is a days/nights, (4 day on - 4 day off), rotating shift pattern, you will have an area of specialism assigned within the FAB supporting a particularly critical tool. The asset value in the FAB is currently in excess of £35M.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively maintain and repair wafer processing equipment and diagnose the root cause of complex problems.
• Document and implement cost effective maintenance programs by analysing, improving and inventing ‘key performance indicators’.
• Effective spares stock control and housekeeping practices.
• Make effective contributions to cross-functional improvement teams.
• Continually work to keep technical competence of self and colleagues up to date.
• Observe health and safety directives and departmental procedures.
• Assist the shift leader in the day-to-day planning of preventative maintenance activities.
• Control and advise the use of external suppliers.

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