At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead maintenance programmes for high-tech semiconductor equipment in a dynamic cleanroom environment.
- Company: Join Nexperia Manchester, a leader in semiconductor manufacturing with a collaborative team of over 100 professionals.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with a commitment to diversity and sustainability.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the tech industry while working with cutting-edge equipment and technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering or relevant experience, with strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 69000 £ per year.
At Nexperia Manchester we are strengthening our Diffusion Equipment Engineering team by hiring a Senior Equipment Engineer to join our team of 100+ skilled professionals. In this role you will lead effective equipment maintenance programmes for specialist tools worth up to the value of £10m in a fast paced, high tech cleanroom environment.
If you have hands-on senior level equipment fault finding and diagnostics experience from within the semiconductor industry, we want to hear from you.
What you will do
- Working on a rotating days shift pattern with a 38% shift allowance, you will take ownership of maintaining, optimising and improving critical manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, stable and high-performance operation across the fab.
- You will play a key role in keeping our high-volume wafer processing tools running reliably and efficiently, supporting a site that produces over 14,000 semiconductor wafers each week.
- As a Senior Equipment Engineer, you will lead maintenance programmes, diagnose complex issues, drive improvement actions and strengthen the wider engineering team through documentation, training and expert support.
- You will also coach junior colleagues and ensure the department remains agile and responsive to operational needs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading effective equipment maintenance programmes to ensure safe and stable operation.
- Evaluating, diagnosing and repairing complex equipment issues across high-volume wafer tools.
- Monitoring, maintaining and optimising equipment daily to enhance performance and prevent downtime.
- Training and mentoring less experienced engineers to support skills development across the team.
- Developing and maintaining documentation and procedures for equipment checks and maintenance.
- Conducting and directing equipment experiments, improvement actions and capability projects.
- Interfacing with shift engineers to resolve challenging repair activities and technical escalations.
- Remaining flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the department.
What you will need
Essential requirements:
- Degree / HNC / HND or relevant qualification in a scientific or engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
- Senior level experience in maintaining equipment within a light engineering or robotics background.
- Solid understanding of electronic and mechanical principles.
- Proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Great communication skills, both written and verbally.
- Established training skills and technical familiarity with product and equipment.
- Knowledge of tool FMEA/RCA and standard quality tools i.e. 4C/8DS.
- Ability to work a rotating days shift pattern 7am-7pm.
Desirable experience:
- Previous exposure to specialised semiconductor equipment is preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of industry experience with a proven track record of improvements within technology.
Interview process
- Stage 1: Recruiter review.
- Stage 2: 30 mins Telephone or Teams interview.
- Stage 3: 60 mins on site interview and tour.
What your benefits will include:
- A salary of £60,000-£69,000 (DOE), inclusive of shift allowance.
- Bonus scheme of up to 6%.
- 9% Employer pension contribution.
- Subsidised canteen.
- Income protection.
- 12 x salary life assurance.
- 24.5 days annual leave + 182 roster days off.
- On-site medical centre.
- Flexible benefits scheme.
- Retail and Entertainment discounts.
Professional Development
Opportunity to complete a leadership and management qualification, possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, with both management and technical pathways.
Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability
A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, and paid time off for every employee to support charitable work.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030.
Equipment Engineer in Bramhall employer: Nexperia
Nexperia Manchester is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation thrives within a high-tech cleanroom setting. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide extensive training opportunities, competitive benefits including a generous pension contribution and flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to corporate social responsibility. Join us to be part of a diverse team dedicated to excellence in the semiconductor industry, while enjoying a supportive culture that values growth and inclusivity.
