Manufacturing Equipment & Facilities Engineer

Microchip Technology Inc.; Penhow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Caldicot, South Wales, is seeking an experienced Equipment/Facilities Engineer to maintain and install high-value manufacturing and facility equipment.

You will contribute to proactive maintenance and support ongoing production to meet schedules in a clean room environment. The role requires a minimum of 5 years in a similar role, strong electrical/mechanical understanding, ability to read schematics, and good communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Willingness to work across shift patterns in a semi-rural site.
• PC literacy including Microsoft Office for reporting and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, troubleshooting and installation of high value manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Writing and scheduling preventative maintenance activities.
• Identifying and controlling stock of critical spares to reduce costs.
• Support Manufacturing to ensure production schedules and deliveries.
• Continual improvement activities including OEE, safety and energy efficiency.
• Mentoring and training technicians and apprentices.
• Communicating progress with other functions and providing updates.
• Adherence to Health & Safety protocols.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Communication

Technical problem solving

Reading drawings

Shift flexibility

Organisational skills

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Time-served engineer

Tools

PLC knowledge

PC literacy

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. in Caldicot, South Wales, is seeking an experienced Equipment/Facilities Engineer to maintain and install high-value manufacturing and facility equipment.

You will contribute to proactive maintenance and support ongoing production to meet schedules in a clean room environment. The role requires a minimum of 5 years in a similar role, strong electrical/mechanical understanding, ability to read schematics, and good communication.