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Plessey Semiconductors
Plessey Semiconductors

Shift Equipment Engineer

Plymouth On-site 2-5 yrs exp Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing 230 employees
Sponsorship verifiedEquipment MaintenanceFault-findingTroubleshootingElectro-mechanical SystemsEquipment Qualification
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Requirements

Requires an HNC/HND or technical apprenticeship in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering. A minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance and fault-finding on electro-mechanical equipment is required.

Job Description

Shift Equipment Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Plymouth



Description

Plessey are seeking a Shift Equipment Engineer to support the Epitaxy Module. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to develop deep expertise across complex toolsets, contribute to next-generation display technology, and play an important part in the growth of a rapidly expanding manufacturing operation. 

The shifts for this role are on a rotating pattern of 4 on (2 day shifts, 2 night shifts 7-7), 4 off.


Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out maintenance and repair of a wide spectrum of semiconductor electronic equipment
  • Perform equipment qualification to ensure tools meet performance and safety requirements
  • Serve as an active member of the site Emergency Response Team
  • Ensure all work is completed in line with defined quality, safety, and cleanroom standards
  • Provide full support for critical equipment areas, including product loading/unloading, maintenance, process monitoring, repairs and improvement activities
  • Deliver project work and continuous improvement initiatives as agreed with the team leader



Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical apprenticeship
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience with maintenance, repair, and fault-finding on electrical, electronic or mechanical equipment
  • Proven troubleshooting, fault-finding, and problem-solving capability
  • Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems and ability to apply knowledge to new equipment types
  • Strong team working skills and a highly motivated, organised approach with a “can-do” attitude





Benefits

  • Pension scheme 
  • Private medical & dental insurance 
  • 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays 
  • Free onsite meals 
  • Onsite gym 
  • Relocation support 
  • Visa support available

Education

["associate degree", "professional certificate"]

Skills

Equipment MaintenanceFault-findingTroubleshootingElectro-mechanical SystemsEquipment QualificationCleanroom StandardsProblem SolvingProcess Monitoring

About Plessey Semiconductors

Plessey is an award-winning leading developer of advanced optoelectronic technology solutions. The company provides volume processing of its unique and proprietary GaN-on-Silicon platform in a monolithic process for a wide range of microLED display technology solutions. With headquarters located in Plymouth, England, Plessey operates leading-edge 150mm and 200mm wafer processing facilities to undertake design, test and assembly of products, and a comprehensive suite of photonic characterisation and applications laboratories. Careers: We are embarking on some major projects with leading blue chip companies across the globe and are looking to expand our Plessey engineering talent pool and other key disciplines. For more information about life at Plessey and our careers, visit: http://www.plesseysemi.com/careers/

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