Plessey Semiconductors
Shift Equipment Engineer
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Shift Equipment Engineer
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Plymouth
Description
We are recruiting for an Equipment Engineer in the Sub Fab to support the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of critical wafer fabrication infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to work hands-on with essential gas, chemical, vacuum, abatement, fire protection, and utility systems that underpin high-volume manufacturing, while developing strong technical skills in a safety-focused, high-tech environment.
Previous experience in semiconductor or sub fab is not essential, we are interested in speaking to engineers skilled in fault finding and problem solving that are keen to learn new skills.
The shifts for this role are on a rotating 4 days on 4 days off pattern, with the 4 days on being day shifts (7am - 7pm).
Primary Toolset:
- Gas Cabinets – housing gas bottles for production tools.
- Vacuum pumps and byproduct abatement systems.
- Chemical (Aqueous, Solvent and Slurries) bulk dispense systems.
- Fire Suppression systems.
- Gas detection devices and networks.
- Cooling and Effluent water systems.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage all activities in the Sub Fab areas in order to provide a continuous supply of gases/chemicals to all wafer fab equipment.
- Manage the Sub Fab resource & ensure all tasks are performed in a safe & controlled manner & that the correct PPE is worn at all times.
- Conducting daily Sub Fab area chemical checks and replace any empty chemical supplies together with additional checks as listed by tool-owners.
- Conducting scheduled maintenance on gas cabinets, chemical supply systems, vacuum pumps, gas abatement systems, etc.
- Controlling and upkeep of a number of databases i.e pumps, gas detection, SCBA etc.
- Sending of pumps / other items for repair as required.
- Forklift driving duties.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Key Skills / Qualifications Required:
- A minimum HNC in Electrical or Electronic or Mechanical Engineering.
- An understanding of all 3 disciplines (must be able to follow electrical drawings and circuit diagrams to facilitate tool trouble shooting).
Desirable Experience/ Knowledge:
- Experience in a high-tech maintenance environment.
- Semiconductor equipment Engineering experience would be an advantage.
- Experience on the maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment.
- Experience of vacuum systems.
- Experience of chemical delivery systems.
- Experience of gas delivery systems.
- Ability to follow procedures as written by tool-owners/suppliers.
- Excellent team working and effective communication skills.
- High level of computer literacy with ability to use Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel etc.
- Ability to multi-task and work safely and effectively without close supervision.
- Solid understanding of electro/mechanical systems which can be applied to new equipment types (how complex equipment systems operate).
- Proven troubleshooting analytical skills and the ability to demonstrate this.
- Strong fault finding techniques and problem solving skills.
- Experience of leading teams and taking responsibility for team performance would be an advantage for future role development.
- Forklift truck trained.
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Benefits
- Pension scheme
- Private medical & dental insurance
- 25 days’ holiday
- Free onsite meals
- Onsite gym
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