Metrology Equipment Engineer in Newport, Wales

We are seeking an experienced Semiconductor Metrology Equipment Engineer to support, maintain, and continuously improve advanced wafer inspection and metrology systems within a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have a proven track record working with critical inspection tools, ensuring maximum tool uptime, accuracy, and process capability. This role plays a key part in yield improvement, process control, and sustaining high‑volume manufacturing through expert technical support of metrology platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical ownership for semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation.
• Install, qualify, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair metrology systems to minimise downtime and optimise performance.
• Act as subject matter expert for inspection and surface‑analysis tools, supporting manufacturing, process engineering, and yield teams.
• Lead fault finding, root cause analysis, and corrective actions across equipment, hardware, software, and process interfaces.
• Drive continuous improvement activities to enhance tool availability, performance, and data quality.
• Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and recipe optimisation in line with process requirements.
• Work closely with tool vendors for advanced troubleshooting, escalations, and long‑term reliability initiatives.
• Maintain documentation including maintenance procedures, calibration records, and change control.
• Participate in Fab support rotations, including on‑call or shift coverage where required.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with semiconductor cleanroom, safety, and quality standards.

Equipment & Systems Experience (Preferred)

• Hands‑on experience with one or more of the following semiconductor metrology and inspection platforms:
• Takano Surfscan systems
• Dragonfly inspection systems
• Camtek inspection systems
• Optical microscopes and advanced light‑based inspection tools
• Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)
• Other semiconductor metrology and yield‑monitoring systems (e.g. defect inspection, overlay, CD, surface analysis)

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Equipment Engineer or Metrology Engineer within the semiconductor industry.
• Strong background supporting high‑precision inspection and metrology tools in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex equipment and process issues with a structured, data‑driven approach.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments and high‑volume fabs.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor process control, yield analysis, and data integrity.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements to tool uptime, reliability, or yield.
• Clear technical communication skills, both written and verbal.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Physics, or Semiconductor Engineering.
• OEM training or certifications on relevant metrology systems.
• Experience supporting multiple process nodes or advanced semiconductor technologies.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with state‑of‑the‑art semiconductor equipment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career development within a technically advanced manufacturing environment
• Collaborative, safety‑focused, and performance‑driven culture