Equipment Technician - Semiconductor Manufacturing

Continental shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off), 12-hour shifts including weekends and bank holidays as part of the continental rotation.

Northamptonshire (rural location - own transport and full UK driving licence essential)

Ideal for engineers from high-reliability industries such as aerospace, defence, automotive, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, power generation, or UK Armed Forces technical trades.

We’re looking for an Equipment Technician to join a highly specialised wafer fabrication and epitaxy facility in the UK, supporting next-generation III-V semiconductor technologies used in global communications networks. This is a hands-on, high-precision engineering role working on advanced semiconductor process tools and complex electro-mechanical systems in a critical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Rapid first-line response to equipment faults to minimise downtime
• Fault finding, repair, and preventative maintenance on semiconductor tools including lithography, etch, PVD, PECVD, and MOVPE systems
• Maintenance of gas delivery, exhaust, and abatement systems
• Safe handling and management of chemical and specialty gas systems in compliance with strict safety standards
• Spare parts and inventory management to support equipment availability
• Implementation of preventative maintenance strategies to improve OEE and uptime
• Contribution to continuous improvement activities (Kaizen, 6S, 8D)
• Accurate documentation of maintenance activities, risk assessments, and procedures
• Participation in production planning and engineering performance meetings
• Support for site emergency response activities
• Forklift operation (training provided)

To be considered for this role you will need the following:

• Apprenticeship, HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) OR Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in complex electro-mechanical maintenance
• Experience in high-tech, precision engineering environments
• Strong electrical, electronic, and mechanical fault-finding skills
• Ability to work safely with hazardous gases and chemicals
• Competence working to strict procedures in safety-critical environments
• Strong documentation, communication, and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to interpret technical documentation