Sub Fab Equipment Engineer - Hands-on Maintenance Gas Systems

Plessey Semiconductors; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

25 days’ holiday

Free onsite meals

Onsite gym

Job summary

Plessey Semiconductors in Plymouth is seeking a Shift Equipment Engineer to support Sub Fab infrastructure, including gas, chemical, vacuum, abatement, fire protection, and utility systems. The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance and fault finding in a high-tech environment.

The position operates on a rotating 4 days on/4 days off schedule (7am–7pm). Applicants with semiconductor experience are welcome, with a strong focus on problem solving and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to follow electrical drawings and circuit diagrams to facilitate tool troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Manage Sub Fab activities to provide a continuous supply of gases/chemicals to wafer fab equipment.
• Ensure safe and controlled operations with correct PPE.
• Conduct daily Sub Fab chemical checks and replenish supplies.
• Schedule maintenance on gas cabinets, chemical supply systems, vacuum pumps, abatement systems, etc.
• Maintain databases (pumps, gas detection, SCBA).
• Coordinate repair/shipping of equipment and perform forklift duties.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Electrical/electronic/mechanical eng

Reading electrical drawings

Teamwork

Fork lift driving

Education

HNC in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Gas delivery systems

Vacuum systems

Chemical delivery systems

Gas abatement systems

Gas cabinets maintenance

Fire protection systems

Job description

Plessey Semiconductors in Plymouth is seeking a Shift Equipment Engineer to support Sub Fab infrastructure, including gas, chemical, vacuum, abatement, fire protection, and utility systems. The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance and fault finding in a high-tech environment.

The position operates on a rotating 4 days on/4 days off schedule (7am–7pm). Applicants with semiconductor experience are welcome, with a strong focus on problem solving and safety procedures.