Senior Semiconductor Equipment Engineer - Maintenance Lead

Nexperia; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

On-site medical centre

Job summary

Nexperia Manchester is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to lead maintenance of semiconductor equipment across Implant and Etch technologies, with tools valued up to £10m. You will diagnose faults to component level and coach junior engineers.

This hands-on role requires shift work and a proven track record of improving equipment reliability. You will collaborate with shift teams to ensure safe, available, and optimized operations and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 4-on 4-off days, 7am–7pm shift pattern.
• Degree / HNC / HND or equivalent in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• Proven track record of delivering technology or equipment improvements.
• Experience in maintaining equipment within a light engineering or robotics background.
• Solid understanding of electronic and mechanical principles.
• Proven fault‑finding and diagnostic skills, including component level investigation.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Strong training skills and technical familiarity with product and equipment.
• Knowledge of tool FMEA/RCA and standard quality tools i.e 4c/8d's.

Responsibilities

• Lead effective equipment maintenance programmes across assigned technologies.
• Evaluate and diagnose complex equipment problems, identify root causes, and complete appropriate repairs.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimise equipment performance to enhance functionality and prevent problems.
• Train and mentor less experienced engineers in equipment maintenance and fault‑finding techniques.
• Create, review, and maintain procedures and documentation for equipment checks and maintenance activity.
• Lead equipment experiments, improvement actions, and technical projects.
• Work with shift engineers to resolve complex repair issues effectively.
• Respond flexibly to changing departmental and operational priorities.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Training skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree / HNC / HND

Tools

FMEA/RCA

4C/8D methods

Job description

Nexperia Manchester is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to lead maintenance of semiconductor equipment across Implant and Etch technologies, with tools valued up to £10m. You will diagnose faults to component level and coach junior engineers.

This hands-on role requires shift work and a proven track record of improving equipment reliability. You will collaborate with shift teams to ensure safe, available, and optimized operations and contribute to continuous improvement.