Shift Equipment Technician

PragmatIC Semiconductor; New Brancepeth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pragmatic Semiconductor in Durham seeks an Equipment Technician to maintain, troubleshoot and support 300mm production tools on a continental shift pattern. You will minimise tool downtime while ensuring uptime targets and collaborating with Engineering, Production and Process teams.

You will follow cleanroom and ESD protocols, conduct safety audits, and mentor junior technicians. Visa sponsorship is not offered; candidates must have right to work in the UK and be based on site.

Qualifications

• Candidates ideally educated to HNC/BTEC/NVQ level or above in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Semiconductor equipment training and experience with a Production MES system would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of semiconductor equipment.
• Ensure timely preventive maintenance and minimise equipment downtime.
• Support production goals by resolving equipment issues quickly and effectively.
• Train and mentor junior technicians in SOPs and safety practices.
• Interface with engineering and process teams to support EIT projects.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, tool histories, and repair logs.
• Enforce cleanroom and ESD protocols.
• Participate in audits and safety inspections.
• Work with Engineers on installations, commissioning, upgrades, PMs and repairs of production tools.

Skills

Fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Semiconductor tools knowledge

ESD protocol

5S methodology

Robotics & PLC

Vacuum Process Systems

Education

HNC/BTEC/NVQ in Engineering

Tools

Production MES system

Hand Tools

Test Equipment

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Equipment Technician to join our team in Durham! Reporting to the Equipment Supervisor and working on a continental shift pattern, you will be joining an established, supportive team during an exciting period of growth at the company, as we scale and move into high-volume manufacturing.

You will be responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of semiconductor manufacturing equipment matters, working across all our 300mm semiconductor production lines to minimise tool down time and exceed equipment uptime targets.

You will collaborate closely with the Engineering, Production, and Process teams, ensuring equipment availability, process efficiency, and compliance with cleanroom and safety protocols.

We are looking for candidates with demonstrable experience of electrical/mechanical fault-finding, as well as a proactive and positive approach. You will be joining a critical team at Pragmatic which offers the opportunity to learn new skills and tools, as well as genuine career progression.

Please note, we will not be able to offer Visa sponsorship for this position; therefore candidates will be required to demonstrate evidence of right to live and work in the UK (and be based at our manufacturing site in Durham).

Key tasks

• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of semiconductor equipment
• Ensure timely preventive maintenance (PMs) and minimise equipment downtime
• Support production goals by resolving equipment issues quickly and effectively
• Train and mentor junior technicians in standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety practices
• Interface with engineering and process teams to support EIT projects
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, tool histories, and repair logs
• Enforce cleanroom and ESD protocols
• Participate in audits and safety inspections
• Work alongside Engineers on installations, commissioning, upgrades, preventative maintenance and repairs of all production tools

Qualifications and training

Candidates will ideally be educated to HNC/BTEC/NVQ level or above in an Engineering discipline, or will possess equivalent practical experience. Semiconductor equipment training / experience of a Production MES system would be beneficial.

Skills and experience

• Experience within a high‑volume manufacturing environment (or an environment that demonstrates the ability to work cross‑functionally and at pace)
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage own time and workload using excellent organisational skills
• Ability to systematically fault‑find on complex equipment
• Working as part of a team and to work alone using own initiative
• Able to create guidance notes for maintenance tasks to be performed
• Knowledge of semiconductor tools and processes (advantage)
• Knowledge of ESD protocol and 5S methodology (advantage)
• Experience with Chemical and Gas Systems (advantage)
• Experience working on HV and LV Systems (advantage)
• Experience of Robotics and PLC Systems (advantage)
• Experience on Vacuum Process Systems (advantage)
• Extensive use of Hand Tools and Test Equipment (advantage)

Candidates who do not meet every requirement but feel their skills are a good fit for the role the role are encouraged to apply.

Pragmatic Semiconductor is committed to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion; we strive to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work. Please let us know if you would like any adjustments to our application and interview process.