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CBSbutler Ltd.; Towcester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler Ltd. is seeking an experienced Equipment Technician for a leading semiconductor manufacturing facility in Northamptonshire (rural location). The role covers maintaining and repairing advanced wafer fabrication equipment in a cleanroom, with a strong emphasis on fault-finding in electrical and mechanical systems.

Continental shifts and a 40.3-hour week apply. Applicants should have an engineering qualification and experience with complex electro-mechanical equipment; sector experience

Qualifications

• A recognised engineering qualification must be held.
• Experience maintaining complex industrial equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair complex electro-mechanical equipment faults.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on semiconductor processing equipment.
• Support vacuum, pneumatic, electrical, RF and mechanical systems.
• Maintain gas delivery, exhaust and chemical handling systems safely.
• Manage critical spare parts and equipment availability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximise equipment performance.
• Complete maintenance documentation and engineering records.
• Work closely with production, engineering and facilities teams.
• Participate in the site's emergency response team (training provided).
• Operate forklift equipment (training provided).

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Vacuum systems

RF equipment

Job description

Equipment Technician - Semiconductor Manufacturing

Location: Northamptonshire (Rural Location)
Salary: Up to £40,000 + 35% Shift Allowance
Hours: 40.3 hours per week | Continental Shift Pattern (2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off)
Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Equipment Technician to join a leading advanced manufacturing facility specialising in high-performance semiconductor technology. Working within a cleanroom environment, you'll play a vital role in maintaining and supporting complex wafer fabrication and epitaxy equipment used in the production of cutting-edge optoelectronic devices.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience looking to work in a high-tech manufacturing environment. Previous semiconductor experience is highly desirable, but engineers from aerospace, defence, automotive, pharmaceuticals, power generation, oil & gas, or Armed Forces technical backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

The Role

You'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and supporting continuous production through planned preventative maintenance and rapid fault diagnosis.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair complex electro-mechanical equipment faults.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on semiconductor processing equipment.
• Support vacuum, pneumatic, electrical, RF and mechanical systems.
• Maintain gas delivery, exhaust and chemical handling systems safely.
• Manage critical spare parts and equipment availability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximise equipment performance.
• Complete maintenance documentation and engineering records.
• Work closely with production, engineering and facilities teams.
• Participate in the site's emergency response team (training provided).
• Operate forklift equipment (training provided).

About You

You'll have a recognised Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent experience) together with proven experience maintaining complex industrial equipment.

Essential Skills

• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working on complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong health & safety awareness.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Semiconductor or cleanroom manufacturing experience.
• Experience with vacuum systems, RF equipment, process gases or automation equipment.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £40,000
• 35% Continental Shift Allowance
• Permanent position with excellent long-term career prospects.
• Training on specialist semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Opportunity to work with advanced technology in a world-class manufacturing environment.

Please note:

• Continental shifts (2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off) including weekends and bank holidays.
• Cleanroom working environment.
• Must be able to wear respiratory protective equipment (SCBA) and satisfy associated medical requirements.
• Due to the rural location, a full UK driving licence and own transport are essential.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.