Shift Engineer

Plessey Semiconductors Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Plessey Semiconductors Ltd in Plymouth is seeking a Shift Equipment Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot and improve the semiconductor deposition and processing equipment used for microLED devices.

You will collaborate with Process Engineers to maximise uptime, ensure equipment reliability, and support high-quality production in a clean-room environment on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern (days and nights).

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with maintenance, repair and fault-finding on electrical, electronic or mechanical equipment.
• Proven troubleshooting, fault-finding and problem-solving capability.
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems and ability to apply knowledge to new equipment types.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair of a wide spectrum of semiconductor electronic equipment.
• Perform equipment qualification to ensure tools meet performance and safety requirements.
• Serve as an active member of the site Emergency Response Team.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with defined quality, safety, and cleanroom standards.
• Provide full support for critical equipment areas, including product loading/unloading, maintenance, process monitoring, repairs and improvement activities.
• Deliver project work and continuous improvement initiatives as agreed with the team leader.

Skills

Electrical/electronic

Mechanical engineering

Troubleshooting

Electro-mechanical

Teamwork

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We’re building the hardware foundation for next-era computing.

Plessey is a world-leading technology company driving the next generation of photonic devices and systems. With over 70 years of innovation, we combine research, materials science, process engineering, and manufacturing under one roof. We’re recognised as a global authority in microLED displays and optical interconnects.

Join us to work on breakthrough technologies shaping the future of light-based technology and computing.

Location

Based in Plymouth.

Our Values

Lead

We don’t follow industry trends; we create them, pushing boundaries and setting standards others aspire to. Every team member has the power to make decisions, drive change, and deliver excellence. We support each other, challenge one another for the best solutions, and lead by example. Together, we build industries and technologies that shape the future and scale toward our vision of the next era of computing.

Grow

We expand our capabilities every day — deepening our expertise, improving how we work, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Curiosity fuels us: we question assumptions, explore new ideas, and innovate with light-based technologies. By investing in and empowering our people, we strengthen Plessey’s impact and help shape the future of optical technology.

Trust

We operate like a family—honest, reliable, and supportive. We have each other’s backs, own our actions, and uphold the highest standards of integrity and safety. We trust each other to deliver, our customers to challenge us, and our expertise to guide the way. Together, trust enables the collaboration essential for breakthrough innovation and lasting impact.

About the Role

Plessey are looking for a Shift Equipment Engineer to keep our Films equipment running smoothly. In this role, you will help maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the specialist equipment used to deposit and process the thin films that form the foundation of our microLED devices. You will work closely with Process Engineers to ensure the equipment performs reliably, maximise uptime, and support the production of high-quality microLED displays.

We're interested in the skills and experience you can bring, not just the industry you've come from. If you have a strong equipment engineering or maintenance background from sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, food production, or other high-tech industries, we'd love to hear from you. Full training will be provided to help you develop your semiconductor knowledge.

These roles will be based in a clean-room environment and operate on a rotating 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, consisting of 2 day shifts (7:00am to 7:00pm) followed by 2 night shifts (7:00pm to 7:00am).

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair of a wide spectrum of semiconductor electronic equipment
• Perform equipment qualification to ensure tools meet performance and safety requirements.
• Serve as an active member of the site Emergency Response Team.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with defined quality, safety, and cleanroom standards.
• Provide full support for critical equipment areas, including product loading/unloading, maintenance, process monitoring, repairs and improvement activities.
• Deliver project work and continuous improvement initiatives as agreed with the team leader.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical apprenticeship.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with maintenance, repair, and fault-finding on electrical, electronic or mechanical equipment.
• Proven troubleshooting, fault-finding, and problem-solving capability.
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems and ability to apply knowledge to new equipment types
• Strong team working skills and a highly motivated, organised approach with a “can-do" attitude.