Semiconductor Equipment Technician: Maintenance & Reliability

Octric Semiconductors Ltd; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Octric Semiconductors Ltd in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a multi-skilled Equipment Technician to maintain and improve high-value semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will work within the Equipment Engineering team to ensure uptime, reliability, and compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, and OHSAS18001 standards.

The role requires a time-served engineering apprenticeship (ONC) with at least three years post-apprenticeship experience in a high-volume production setting.

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum of three years post apprenticeship.
• Experience in high-volume production/manufacturing environments.
• Educated to ONC with a recognised apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Adherence and 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 fault finding and problem solving.
• Provide equipment expertise to assist process related issues and understand how variations affect process conditions.
• Identify and implement machine improvements to increase efficiency, yield and productivity to reduce operating costs.
• Contribute towards training of fellow Technicians and Apprentices, and share knowledge from external courses.
• Participate in 8D group activity during major events as a problem-solving tool.
• Develop and maintain a safety-conscious and environmentally compliant culture (OHSAS 18001/ISO 14001).
• Liaise with equipment vendors for breakdown assistance and develop action plans for technicians.
• Source second sources of equipment spares for cost-effective options.
• Be flexible to work across multiple equipment sections or process areas to maximise resource time.

Skills

Electrical & wiring

Mechanical aptitude

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Team player

Proactive maintenance

Safety compliance

Documentation & method statements

Education

ONC with apprenticeship

Tools

Industrial equipment

Job description

Octric Semiconductors Ltd in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a multi-skilled Equipment Technician to maintain and improve high-value semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will work within the Equipment Engineering team to ensure uptime, reliability, and compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, and OHSAS18001 standards.

The role requires a time-served engineering apprenticeship (ONC) with at least three years post-apprenticeship experience in a high-volume production setting.