Plessey Semiconductors
Senior Equipment Engineer
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Senior Equipment Engineer
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Plymouth
Description
We are looking for a Senior Equipment Engineer to provide support across the Films technology teams. You will provide technical leadership, tool ownership, and continuous improvement within our semiconductor manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for maximising equipment uptime, yield, reliability, and process stability, while also driving innovation in tool performance, automation, and preventative maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Own assigned tools end-to-end, including uptime, availability, and process stability.
- Proactively monitor equipment performance against defined targets, proactively addressing issues to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with process, maintenance, production, facilities, and quality teams, as well as external tool vendors and R&D partners, to ensure equipment reliability, optimise performance, and support technology advancement.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure spare parts availability to support optimal tool performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to keep tools operating at peak condition.
- Keep up to date on the latest upgrades and enhancements that improve process quality and equipment reliability.
- Benchmark tool performance against industry standards and partner with vendors to achieve and sustain top-tier results.
- Anticipate and manage part obsolescence risks by developing robust contingency plans.
- Support the successful installation, qualification, and integration of new tools into fab operations.
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Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
- HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Proven experience supporting, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex semiconductor equipment.
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering principles.
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, and technical drawings to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
- Demonstrated tool ownership experience, including responsibility for uptime, yield support, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement.
- Experience working within cleanroom environments, following EHS, safety, and contamination control procedures.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to fault finding and root cause analysis.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Clear and concise technical communication skills, including documentation and verbal updates.
- Demonstrates ownership mentality, accountability, and a proactive approach to equipment performance.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify and implement equipment or process enhancements.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment would be an advantage.
- Hands-on experience with Films tools would be an advantage.
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Benefits
- Pension scheme
- Private medical & dental insurance
- 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
- Free onsite meals
- Onsite gym
- Relocation support
- Visa support available
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