Shift Equipment Engineer
plessey
- Location
- Plymouth
- Employment type
- full_time
- Source
- pinpoint
Plessey is looking for an Equipment Engineer to support our wafer-level test and coring equipment in a cutting-edge micro-LED R&D environment.
In this role, you will help maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the equipment that tests and cores wafers, ensuring it runs reliably and efficiently. Your work will directly support high-quality wafer testing and R&D activities in our micro-LED manufacturing.
These roles will be based in a clean-room environment, and will be on a rotating shift pattern of 4 on, 4 off. These will consist of 2 day shifts (7am - 7pm) and 2 night shifts (7pm - 7am).
In this role, you will help maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the equipment that tests and cores wafers, ensuring it runs reliably and efficiently. Your work will directly support high-quality wafer testing and R&D activities in our micro-LED manufacturing.
These roles will be based in a clean-room environment, and will be on a rotating shift pattern of 4 on, 4 off. These will consist of 2 day shifts (7am - 7pm) and 2 night shifts (7pm - 7am).
Key Responsibilities
- Support maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wafer probers and test equipment
- Monitor equipment performance and report issues to improve uptime, throughput, and quality
- Support equipment qualification, evaluation, and scheduled maintenance activities
- Maintain equipment documentation and follow standard operating procedures
- Follow quality and safety procedures for all equipment tasks
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical apprenticeship.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience with maintenance, repair, and fault-finding on electrical, electronic or mechanical equipment.
- Proven troubleshooting, fault-finding, and problem-solving capability.
- Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems and ability to apply knowledge to new equipment types.
- Strong team working skills and a highly motivated, organised approach with a “can-do” attitude.
Benefits
- Pension scheme
- Private medical & dental insurance
- 25 days’ holiday
- Free onsite meals
- Onsite gym