Equipment Technician - Mechanical/Electrical (Equipment Engineering Specialist) in Londonderry

At Springtown, we boast an impressive array of approximately 500 equipment toolsets, supported by a dedicated team of 170 employees. Our mission is to cultivate a world-class, flexible, and engaged maintenance team that drives improved factory performance and reliability. As an Equipment Engineering Specialist, reporting to the Equipment Technician Manager, you will have the exciting opportunity to work at the cutting edge of technology. You will be responsible for maintaining world-class performance on leading-edge semiconductor equipment, ensuring our factory operates at peak efficiency. Our continuously evolving team adheres to the highest quality and safety standards, guaranteeing that our site delivers on all future products and technologies. This role offers excellent opportunities for career development and growth within a facility that is positioned at the heart of the global HDD industry.

About the role - you will:

• Work a rotating 12-hours shift pattern, including days and night shifts (4 days on 4 days off, 2 days on 2 days off, 3 days on 3 days off, 2 days on 2 days off).
• Maintain a safe working environment, providing immediate response and efficient resolutions to down-time situations.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Maintain production tools within critical process parameters.
• Troubleshoot and restore production tools from unexpected downtimes.
• Assist in the installation and qualification of production equipment.
• Collaborate on engineering projects to enhance equipment reliability and process capability.
• Accurately document maintenance activities and update the Equipment Technician Manager.
• Conduct cost-effective repairs of faulty components.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Be adaptable to take on other duties or shifts as needed to support business needs.
• Participate in and support business excellence initiatives.

About you:

• Bring a strong technical profile with demonstrated relevant 2 years’ experience in equipment maintenance, fault-finding, and diagnosis.
• Have a minimum Level 3 mechanical/electrical/engineering/equipment maintenance/IT related or other relevant qualification or recognised completed apprenticeship.
• Desirable: Experience in a manufacturing environment.

This is a Full-Time position working 42 hours per week, on-site working. Testing may be used as part of the selection process.

At Seagate, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability or ethnic origin. The Company specifically welcomes applications from the protestant community who are currently underrepresented in this job category. All applications will be considered strictly on the basis of merit.

Location: Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Our Springtown site in Derry/Londonderry is one of the largest manufacturers in the area and we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and other functions.

You will also be entitled to many other Company Benefits:

• Health – Private healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/exercise classes/personal trainer.
• Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.
• Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Employee savings scheme, Perks at work discount programmes, Pay for civil/jury duty.
• Career – Degree/non-degree assistance, Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.