Equipment Technician

Octric Semiconductors UK Ltd (trades as Octric / Octric Semiconductors); North East; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Octric Semiconductor in the northeast of England is seeking a skilled Equipment Technician to maintain state‑of‑the‑art compound semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will ensure machinery operates to specifications and supports ISO9001 / ISO14001 / OHSAS18001 standards, maximising uptime and reliability across the production line.

Based at our Newton Aycliffe facility, you will work closely with engineers, undertake preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum of three years post apprenticeship
• High volume production/manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Adherence to Environmental, Health and Safety Policies.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance in predefined schedule.
• Respond to breakdowns and return machines to production promptly.
• Provide equipment expertise to assist process-related issues.
• Identify and implement machine improvements to increase efficiency, yield, and productivity.
• Contribute to training of Technicians and Apprentices.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Education

ONC with apprenticeship

Tools

PLC control techniques

COSHH awareness

Job description

Octric Semiconductor is a new name in the compound semiconductor foundry space. Its devices are used in mission‑critical defence and commercial applications.

For over 25 years, we have delivered more than 1.5 billion devices shipped from our site to date.

Octric has ambitious plans to grow the company and expand with new products and applications, supported by a 10‑year investment plan. Following significant investment from the UK Ministry of Defence, we now have a bright new path ahead. As part of an emerging semiconductor cluster in the northeast, we are focused on developing advanced technology for the next generation of semiconductors. We are looking to fill a number of exciting roles across device design, innovation, manufacturing, and reliability.

Located in Newton Aycliffe, UK, we occupy a 10,000 m² purpose‑built Class 100 manufacturing facility fully equipped to produce state‑of‑the‑art compound semiconductor products.

Octric is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our company values different perspectives and experiences, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive. We have family‑friendly employee policies, a culture that respects work‑life balance, and a competitive benefits package. We are committed to personal and professional progression and development.

Be part of our journey and join our team driving innovation in a cutting‑edge industry.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Maintaining state of the art multi-million-pound Compound Semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Ensure all equipment is functioning correctly in accordance with specifications to comply with the following standards: ISO9001 / ISO14001 / OHSAS18001. To maximise the tool availability, meantime between failures, meantime to repair to satisfy manufacturing output.

Main Tasks:

• Adherenceand contribution to the Company Environmental, Health and Safety Policies


• Perform Preventative Maintenance in accordance within a pre-defined maintenance schedule.


• Respond to breakdowns and return machines to production in a timely manner, demonstrating excellent fault finding and problem-solving skills.


• Provide equipment expertise to assist process related issues. To understand how variations in the equipment performance affect the process conditions.


• Play an active role to identify and implement machine improvements in order to increase efficiency, yield, and productivity to reduce operating costs through the Continuous Improvement activities.


• Contribute towards Key Performance Indicators to achieve Equipment Engineering targets.


• Contribute towards training of fellow Technicians and Apprentices, documenting and sharing of knowledge gleaned during external training courses whether generic or machine specific.


• Play an active role in 8D group activity during major events as the preferred problem-solving tool. Contributing significantly with ideas and suggestions to give the resilience to equipment performance.


• Play a proactive role in developing and maintaining a positively safe and environmental culture to satisfy OHSAS 18001and ISO 14001 respectively.


• Liaise with equipment vendors for assistance in breakdowns and gain telephone support during complex breakdown repairs. Developing and communicating action plans for fellow technicians.


• Creative in locating and second source of equipment spares for more cost-effective alternatives.


• Flexible and willing to work in more than one equipment section or process area to maximise resource time.

Experience:

• Time served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline.


• Minimum of three years post apprenticeship


• High volume production/manufacturing environment

Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Appreciation of both practical and theoretical methodologies.


• Pro‑active approach to maintenance with excellent and proven electrical, electronic and mechanical skills


• Ability to train & assess in a technical environment


• Familiarity of COSHH and ability to write method statements and risk assessments


• Understanding of software based/PLC control techniques

Personal Qualities:

• Pro‑active and capable of working without direct supervision


• Demonstrate creative approach to job related specific tasks.


• Good Communication skills & a team player.


• Must have drive to achieve results.

Education / Qualifications:

• Educated to a minimum of ONC with a recognisedapprenticeship

PLEASENOTE: This position is open only to candidates who hold British citizenship, inline with requirements of the role.

Anson House,
Burdon Terrace,
Jesmond,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE2 3AE