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- Continuous improvement
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Plessey Semiconductors —Plymouth
- Full-time
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- £61,474 a year
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Senior Equipment Engineer
Plessey —Plymouth
This role is responsible for maximising equipment uptime, yield, reliability, and process stability, while also driving innovation in tool performance,…
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Senior Equipment Engineer
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Closely monitoring tool owner equipment performance against specified targets, ensuring any issues are addressed in a timely manner.
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Senior Equipment Engineer

Plessey -
Plymouth

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Full-time
7 hours ago

Benefits

Private dental insurance
On-site gym
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Gym membership

Qualifications

Mechanical engineering
EHS
Maintenance
Analysis skills
Continuous improvement
Root cause analysis
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

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.

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.

Benefits

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

About Plessey Semiconductors

About Plessey

We’re building the hardware foundation for next-era computing.

Plessey is a world-leading technology company driving the next generation of photonic devices and systems. With over 70 years of innovation, we combine research, materials science, process engineering, and manufacturing under one roof. We’re recognised as a global authority in microLED displays, optical computing, and optical interconnects.

Join us to work on breakthrough technologies shaping the future of light-based technology and computing.

Lead

We don’t follow industry trends; we create them, pushing boundaries and setting standards others aspire to. Every team member has the power to make decisions, drive change, and deliver excellence. We support each other, challenge one another for the best solutions, and lead by example. Together, we build industries and technologies that shape the future and scale toward our vision of the next era of computing.

Grow

We expand our capabilities every day — deepening our expertise, improving how we work, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Curiosity fuels us: we question assumptions, explore new ideas, and innovate with light-based technologies. By investing in and empowering our people, we strengthen Plessey’s impact and help shape the future of optical technology.

Trust
We operate like a family—honest, reliable, and supportive. We have each other’s backs, own our actions, and uphold the highest standards of integrity and safety. We trust each other to deliver, our customers to challenge us, and our expertise to guide the way. Together, trust enables the collaboration essential for breakthrough innovation and lasting impact.

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