Shift Equipment Engineer

Vishay Intertechnology Inc.; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the semiconductor field is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Newport. The role involves troubleshooting equipment, providing technical guidance, and supporting manufacturing with training and documentation. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and knowledge of wafer fab tools, with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Preferred degree in Scientific/Engineering discipline.
• Ideally 3 years plus wafer fab experience.
• Familiar with modern manufacturing concepts like JIT and SPC.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and troubleshoot equipment during shift hours.
• Provide technical guidance to Shift Equipment Technicians.
• Conduct and direct equipment experiment/improvement actions.

Skills

Knowledge of wafer fab manufacturing equipment and systems

Strong training skills

Customer service orientation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Degree/HND in Scientific/Engineering discipline

Tools

Implant and PVD tools

Wet Etch tools

Dry Etch tools

Metrology tool sets

Job description

Newport, UK, United Kingdom | Manufacturing Engineering

• Sustain (PM) and troubleshoot equipment during shift hours.
• Provide technical guidance to Shift Equipment Technicians
• Manage the first level of corrective action recovery plans to Out of control equipment situations
• Conduct and direct equipment experiment/improvement actions and projects.
• Support manufacturing shift by providing assistance and training (TSO) in his/her area.
• Organise and provide documentation and procedures for basic equipment checks
• Interface with Day Shift Engineers (equipment and process) and manufacturing on line issues.
• Review, write and maintain procedures on equipment maintenance.

Qualifications and education requirements:

• Degree/HND in Scientific/Engineering discipline is preferred.

Desired skills:

Knowledge of any of the following tools would be beneficial:

• Implant and PVD – Applied and Axcelis Implant tools, Applied Endura, Tel Nexx and FXP
• Photo - Nikon steppers. FSI Polaris and Tel track. Metrology tool sets - Hitachi CD SEM, KLA2135 defectivity and IVS Overlay
• Wet Etch – Automated batch wet processing tools, Semitool and Siconnex wet processing tools, CMP Applied and Ipec tools.
• Dry Etch - Applied and Lam Etch tools, Gasonics Ashers
• Detailed knowledge of wafer fab manufacturing equipment and systems – in-depth electrical / electronic and mechanical knowledge
• Strong training skills and technical familiarity with product and equipment.
• Ideally 3 years plus wafer fab experience.
• Familiar with all modern manufacturing concepts such as; JIT, KANBAN, Zero Defects, SPC, TQM and TPM.
• Experienced in driving continuous improvement activities and projects for assigned measurables.
• Highly motivated, results orientated customer service orientated, strong teamworking and communication skills. Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to empower and listen to others.

Newport, UK, United Kingdom | Manufacturing Engineering | JR-7862

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