Equipment Engineer (Vacuum)

Seagate Technology; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

On-site gym

Annual leave

Pension plan

Job summary

Seagate Technology seeks engineers to join the Equipment Engineering team in Springtown, Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland. You will own performance of complex manufacturing systems, liaise with OEMs, and blend hands-on troubleshooting with data analysis to resolve varied challenges.

This full-time role requires a degree in a relevant engineering field and extensive experience in vacuum-based equipment, with opportunities to lead cross-functional projects and collaborate worldwide.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a relevant field with extensive engineering experience.
• Experience with vacuum-based manufacturing equipment and process platforms.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyse and interpret equipment performance data to drive decisions.
• Develop automation of KPI’s and early-detection strategies.
• Plan and coordinate equipment installation and EHS considerations.
• Maximise throughput and yield performance.
• Troubleshoot and manage machine down events.
• Lead improvement projects to reduce tool failures.
• Propose design changes for performance gains.
• Lead cross-functional projects and teams.
• Collaborate with Seagate sites in the USA and Asia.

Skills

Vacuum technology

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree (Electronic/Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Chemical)

Tools

Vacuum systems

PVD

Sputter deposition

RIE

CVD/ALD

Job description

Are you passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and driving innovation? We’re looking for talented engineers across multiple levels to join our Equipment Engineering team and help shape the future of our products and technologies.

The Equipment Support Group (ESG) is responsible the Installation, uptime reliability and Yield performance of high-tech state of the art manufacturing equipment used in the cleanroom production of magnetic thin film heads; with Photolithography, Vacuum Deposition/ Etch, Electroplating and Metrology being the core principals used in the manufacturing of the nanoscale engineered devices; the process steps and equipment used are similar with those of semi-conductor wafer fabs.

The ESG group work closely with Process, Facilities, R&D and Industrial Engineering groups to drive best in class results through all aspects of equipment health performance factors for these high-cost capital assets. We welcome individuals from all relevant engineering disciplines.

About the role - you will:

You will have responsibility for the performance of these complex and specialized manufacturing systems; you will liaise with OEM engineers from a range of worldwide suppliers, as well as internal engineers and technicians from other functional groups. With a blend and mix of hands-on troubleshooting and data analysis, every day will present a different challenge.

Main Tasks:

• Collect, analyze and interpret equipment performance data to drive more effective decision making
• Development and Automation of KPI’s and strategies for early detection and control.
• Planning and co-ordination of equipment installation and EHS considerations.
• Maximizing equipment throughput and yield performance.
• Troubleshoot, Diagnose and Manage machine hard down events.
• Continuous improvement to reduce Tool failures by introducing new Engineering projects
• Develop design changes for improvement in performance.
• Participate and lead cross functional teams and projects.
• Collaboration and communication with Seagate sites in the USA and Asia.

About you:

This role does not meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship on a Skilled Worker Visa as such sponsorship of this visa cannot be offered.

You Have:

• Knowledge/Experience in vacuum technology within a high-volume manufacturing, wafer fabrication, semiconductor, thin-film, or similarly complex engineering environment.
• Practical experience supporting, troubleshooting, or improving vacuum-based manufacturing equipment such as physical vapour deposition (PVD), sputter deposition, evaporation, reactive ion etch (RIE), plasma etch, dry etch, ion beam etch, chemical vapour deposition (CVD), atomic layer deposition (ALD), or related vacuum process platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to identify and lead projects that improve process control, equipment capability, production throughput, uptime, and reliability.
• A logical and methodical approach to diagnosing complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, gas, and vacuum-related equipment issues.
• The confidence to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team, including hands-on troubleshooting with engineers, technicians, process teams, facilities teams, and OEM suppliers.
• A strong desire to learn, adapt, and develop new technical methods to achieve challenging engineering, reliability, and manufacturing performance goals

Your experience includes:

Preferably you will have an Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in an Electronic, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering or related degree and extensive relevant Engineering experience that would demonstrate your ability to meet and exceed the demands of the role as described above.

• Or, have an Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in an Electronic, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering related degree and with limited relevant Engineering experience but can demonstrate the ability to adapt and meet the requirements of the role as described above
• Or, extensive Engineering experience in wafer fabrication/semi-conductor sector with a proven track record.

This is a Full-Time position working 39 hours per week.

This role does not meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship on a Skilled Worker Visa as such sponsorship of this visa cannot be offered.

Testing may be used as part of the selection process.

At Seagate we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability or ethnic origin. The Company specifically welcomes applications from the protestant community who are currently underrepresented in this job category. All applications will be considered strictly on the basis of merit.

Location:

Springtown, Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Our Springtown site is Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturer,we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,750 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and many other functions.

Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks atour subsidized on-site cafe.

Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered. Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work atour on-site gym.

Network with your colleagues through theYoung Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café(for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class!

See list below of many of our Springtown Company Benefits:

• Health – Private Healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.
• Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Flexible working hours, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.
• Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Employee savings scheme, Perks at work discount programmes, Employee discount scheme, Pay for civil / jury duty.
• Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.

Location

Springtown, United Kingdom

Travel

None

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