Equipment Technician – Semiconductor Manufacturing

microTECH Global LTD; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

microTECH Global Limited is seeking an Equipment Technician for a specialised wafer fabrication and epitaxy facility in the UK. The role involves hands‑on maintenance of advanced semiconductor process tools and electro‑mechanical systems in a safety‑critical production environment, with continental shift patterns.

You'll respond rapidly to faults, perform preventative maintenance on lithography, etch, PVD, PECVD and MOVPE systems, manage gas and exhaust systems, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in high‑tech, precision engineering environments.
• Ability to fault‑find electrical, electronic and mechanical systems.
• Experience with hazardous gases and chemicals in safety‑critical environments.
• Strong documentation and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Rapid first-line response to equipment faults to minimise downtime.
• Fault finding, repair and preventative maintenance on lithography, etch, PVD, PECVD and MOVPE tools.
• Maintenance of gas delivery, exhaust and abatement systems.
• Safe handling of chemical and specialty gas systems per safety standards.
• Spare parts/inventory management to support equipment availability.
• Implementation of preventative maintenance to improve uptime.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities (Kaizen, 6S, 8D).
• Accurate documentation of maintenance, risk assessments and procedures.
• Participation in production planning and engineering performance meetings.
• Support site emergency response activities.
• Forklift operation (training provided).

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance

Electrical

Mechanical

Documentation

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

Apprenticeship/HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

5 years’ relevant experience in complex electro‑mechanical maintenance

Tools

Gas handling systems

Semiconductor process tools

Safety systems

Job description

Equipment Technician – Semiconductor Manufacturing

Continental shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off), 12-hour shifts including weekends and bank holidays as part of the continental rotation.

Northamptonshire (rural location – own transport and full UK driving licence essential)

Ideal for engineers from high-reliability industries such as aerospace, defence, automotive, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, power generation, or UK Armed Forces technical trades.

We’re looking for an Equipment Technician to join a highly specialised wafer fabrication and epitaxy facility in the UK, supporting next‑generation III‑V semiconductor technologies used in global communications networks. This is a hands‑on, high‑precision engineering role working on advanced semiconductor process tools and complex electro‑mechanical systems in a critical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Rapid first-line response to equipment faults to minimise downtime
• Fault finding, repair, and preventative maintenance on semiconductor tools including lithography, etch, PVD, PECVD, and MOVPE systems
• Maintenance of gas delivery, exhaust, and abatement systems
• Safe handling and management of chemical and specialty gas systems in compliance with strict safety standards
• Spare parts and inventory management to support equipment availability
• Implementation of preventative maintenance strategies to improve OEE and uptime
• Contribution to continuous improvement activities (Kaizen, 6S, 8D)
• Accurate documentation of maintenance activities, risk assessments, and procedures
• Participation in production planning and engineering performance meetings
• Support for site emergency response activities
• Forklift operation (training provided)

To be considered for this role you will need the following:

• Apprenticeship, HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) OR Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in complex electro‑mechanical maintenance
• Experience in high‑tech, precision engineering environments
• Strong electrical, electronic, and mechanical fault‑finding skills
• Ability to work safely with hazardous gases and chemicals
• Competence working to strict procedures in safety‑critical environments
• Strong documentation, communication, and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to interpret technical documentation