At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure lab equipment reliability and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic semiconductor environment.
- Company: Join Nexperia, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Strong salary package, career progression, and meaningful work Monday to Friday.
- Other info: Located in Stockport; must have right to work in the UK.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global technology while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or significant experience in maintenance and troubleshooting.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
At Nexperia Manchester, we are expanding our Quality team with the addition of a Senior Lab Equipment Engineer. If you are a proactive engineer who takes full ownership of outcomes, delivers results, and drives continuous improvement, we want to hear from you. In return, we offer you entry onto a very supportive team working Monday to Friday days, excellent career progression routes and meaningful work making a real impact on a global semiconductor manufacturer producing over 100 billion devices every year.
Please note this Senior Lab Equipment Engineer role is located in Stockport and you must have full right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship to be considered.
What you will do
As a Senior Lab Equipment Engineer, you are accountable for the reliability, performance, and continuous maintenance and improvement of laboratory equipment used in semiconductor testing. You will be used to working to exacting standards and tight deadlines because, without the equipment in the lab functioning, the company cannot produce products. Duties will include:
- Owning preventative and corrective maintenance to maximise up-time and ensuring quality and safety compliance
- Diagnosing and resolving complex equipment issues
- Defining requirements and supporting the integration of new equipment
- Monitoring performance data and delivering measurable improvements in reliability and efficiency
- Leading continuous improvement initiatives with clear, sustained outcomes
- Ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining documentation
- Owning RCA activities (4C/8D), driving actions through to closure and verification
What you will need
Essential
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, or significant experience in a similar role
- Experience in a service engineering, maintenance, or test lab environment
- Proven track record in equipment troubleshooting, system integration, and project delivery in a technical environment
- Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and/or mechanical and/or software systems
Beneficial
- Experience with lab/test equipment, maintenance processes, and calibration requirements
- Experience in semiconductor, high-volume test environments or highly regulated environments
- Knowledge of characterisation, reliability testing, or surface mount standards
- LabVIEW or Python programming skills, or experience of PCB design
Interview process
- Stage 1: Recruiter Review
- Stage 2: 60-minute Technical Interview over Teams
- Stage 3: 60-minute Competency Interview face to face
Your benefits will include
Remuneration
Senior Maintenance Engineer employer: Nexperia
Nexperia is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and energetic work culture, where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, we offer numerous opportunities for advancement within our global GaN team, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the semiconductor industry. Join us in a supportive environment that rewards passion and dedication, and be part of a company that values your contributions as we shape the future of power discretes together.
