Senior Semiconductor Equipment Engineer - TPM & Maintenance

Microtech Global Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Microtech Global Ltd in Northampton is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer with extensive experience in semiconductor manufacturing to lead maintenance and reliability programs.

You will repair and PM complex equipment, mentor technicians, manage spares with supply chain, and drive TPM initiatives while ensuring safety and environmental procedures.

The role requires strong documentation, stakeholder management and a degree or HNC/HND in engineering.

Qualifications

• An engineering degree or HNC/HND (or equivalent) is required.
• 5+ years of directly related experience in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Ability to follow procedures without close supervision and document new work instructions.
• Strong time-management and organization skills.
• Experience in maintaining and repairing semiconductor equipment and managing stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office and reporting.
• Experience with multiple equipment vendors listed above is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair and PM of specialist semiconductor processing equipment and related prep work.
• Oversee chemical, gas and spare parts control, fills and waste management.
• Mentor equipment technicians and junior engineers.
• Liaise with suppliers and service providers, including supervising external contractors.
• Develop and deliver preventative maintenance strategies to maximise OEE and up-time.
• Motivate team to achieve group objectives and communicate them clearly.
• Cross-train technicians and engineers to meet manufacturing needs.
• Drive Total Productive Maintenance within the Engineering group.
• Define and monitor progress of key improvement projects in 8-step format.
• Produce monthly reports on equipment performance and project metrics.
• Represent the group at production, planning and scrap meetings.
• Collaborate with supply chain to manage spare parts inventory and stock levels.
• Adhere to site safety and environmental procedures and support emergency response.
• Provide shift cover as required.

Skills

Semiconductor maintenance

Technical documentation

Time management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Vendor coordination

Microsoft Office

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering degree or HNC/HND

Tools

ASML

Trikon/SPTS

OiPT

Palomar

Temscal

Leybold

Leica

SemiTool

Job description

Microtech Global Ltd in Northampton is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer with extensive experience in semiconductor manufacturing to lead maintenance and reliability programs.

You will repair and PM complex equipment, mentor technicians, manage spares with supply chain, and drive TPM initiatives while ensuring safety and environmental procedures.

The role requires strong documentation, stakeholder management and a degree or HNC/HND in engineering.