Equipment Technician

microTECH Global LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entry-level Equipment Engineer to support wafer fabrication in a dynamic environment. This role involves maintaining semiconductor processing equipment, ensuring optimal performance, and adhering to health and safety regulations. You will be part of a team dedicated to continuous improvement, working in a cleanroom setting while developing your technical skills. If you are eager to start your career in engineering and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• H.N.C. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for wafer fabrication processes.
• Conduct equipment maintenance and improvements for optimal performance.

Skills

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Technical Diagram Interpretation

Electronic/Electrical Diagnostic Skills

Problem-Solving Ability

Maintenance Specification Writing

Education

H.N.C., level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Semiconductor Equipment

Etching Equipment

Diffusion Equipment

Photolithography Equipment

Furnaces

Job description

Location: Near Chadderton

Salary Range: up to £32,000 + 38% shift allowance on top £12,160 = Around £45,000 per year

Shift Pattern: Rotating 4-on, 4-off

Responsibilities:

1. Equipment Engineering support for wafer fabrication.
2. Undertake equipment maintenance (preventative, predictive and breakdown) for Wafer Fab processing equipment.
3. Instigate and apply improvements to impact output, yield, cost and quality.
4. Support continuous improvement activities aimed at better equipment performance.
5. Ensure all work is carried out paying proper attention to current health, safety and environmental legislation and the company’s health, safety and environmental procedures.
6. Individually and in a team ensure optimum uptime/minimal downtime for tools in your area.
7. Be a member of the site emergency response team.
8. Work in a cleanroom environment, adhering to applicable protocols.

Requirements:

1. H.N.C., level 4 or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
2. Ability to write maintenance specifications based on manufacturer's recommendations.
3. Ability to understand technical diagrams.
4. Experience working with semiconductor equipment – Etching, Diffusion, Photolithography, BEOL, Furnaces etc.
5. Electronic/electrical diagnostic skills.
6. Ability to express technical problems in a written format.
7. Ability to perform intermediate/advanced corrective actions when machines deviate from specified limits.
8. Ability to work as a team player who can also work as an individual.
9. Problem-solving ability.

Seniority level:

Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries:

Semiconductor Manufacturing