At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and troubleshoot semiconductor manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Company: Join a growing team at Pragmatic Semiconductor in Durham.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, career progression, and work in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages personal expression.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting growth phase in high-volume manufacturing.
- Qualifications: HNC/BTEC/NVQ in Engineering or equivalent practical experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30708 - 40000 £ per year.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Equipment Technician to join our team in Durham! Reporting to the Equipment Supervisor and working on a continental shift pattern, you will be joining an established, supportive team during an exciting period of growth at the company, as we scale and move into high-volume manufacturing.
You will be responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of semiconductor manufacturing equipment matters, working across all our 300mm semiconductor production lines to minimise tool down time and exceed equipment uptime targets. You will collaborate closely with the Engineering, Production, and Process teams, ensuring equipment availability, process efficiency, and compliance with cleanroom and safety protocols.
We are looking for candidates with demonstrable experience of electrical/mechanical fault-finding, as well as a proactive and positive approach. You will be joining a critical team at Pragmatic which offers the opportunity to learn new skills and tools, as well as genuine career progression. Please note, we will not be able to offer Visa sponsorship for this position; therefore candidates will be required to demonstrate evidence of right to live and work in the UK (and be based at our manufacturing site in Durham).
Key tasks:- Perform hands-on troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of semiconductor equipment
- Ensure timely preventive maintenance (PMs) and minimise equipment downtime
- Support production goals by resolving equipment issues quickly and effectively
- Train and mentor junior technicians in standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety practices
- Interface with engineering and process teams to support EIT projects
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, tool histories, and repair logs
- Enforce cleanroom and ESD protocols
- Participate in audits and safety inspections
- Work alongside Engineers on installations, commissioning, upgrades, preventative maintenance and repairs of all production tools
Candidates will ideally be educated to HNC/BTEC/NVQ level or above in an Engineering discipline, or will possess equivalent practical experience. Semiconductor equipment training / experience of a Production MES system would be beneficial.
Skills and experience:- Experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment (or an environment that demonstrates the ability to work cross-functionally and at pace)
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage own time and workload using excellent organisational skills
- Ability to systematically fault-find on complex equipment
- Working as part of a team and to work alone using own initiative
- Able to create guidance notes for maintenance tasks to be performed
- Knowledge of semiconductor tools and processes (advantage)
- Knowledge of ESD protocol and 5S methodology (advantage)
- Experience with Chemical and Gas Systems (advantage)
- Experience working on HV and LV Systems (advantage)
- Experience of Robotics and PLC Systems (advantage)
- Experience on Vacuum Process Systems (advantage)
- Extensive use of Hand Tools and Test Equipment (advantage)
Candidates who do not meet every requirement but feel their skills are a good fit for the role are encouraged to apply. Pragmatic Semiconductor is committed to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion; we strive to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work. Please let us know if you would like any adjustments to our application and interview process.
Shift Equipment (Maintenance) Technician Operations · Durham employer: PragmatIC Semiconductor
Pragmatic Semiconductor is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture in Durham that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from genuine career progression opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a high-volume manufacturing environment, all while adhering to cleanroom protocols that ensure safety and efficiency.
