Depot Equipment Technician in Bedford

Equipment Technician Location: We are seeking an experienced Equipment Technician to join a busy semiconductor manufacturing facility, supporting the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of wafer fabrication equipment. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll play a key part in maximising equipment uptime, troubleshooting complex faults, and driving process reliability. Working closely with Manufacturing, Process Engineering and Equipment Engineering teams, you'll ensure critical production tools remain operational while identifying opportunities to improve performance and reduce costs. Maintain greater than 80% uptime across key semiconductor process equipment. Troubleshoot electrical, electronic and mechanical issues on manufacturing tools. Work collaboratively with Process Engineers, Equipment Engineering and Production teams to minimise downtime. Assist with planned maintenance, equipment upgrades and improvement projects. Liaise with OEMs, subcontractors and service engineers during equipment repairs and installations. HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Engineering, Electronics, Science, Materials Science or a related discipline. Ability to diagnose and repair electronic PCBs to component level . Excellent electronics knowledge with hands-on troubleshooting skills. Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to carry out equipment maintenance and mechanical repairs. Proven problem-solving skills within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Ability to work effectively with suppliers, contractors and cross-functional engineering teams. Experience within a semiconductor wafer fabrication or cleanroom manufacturing environment.