Equipment Engineer

The Opportunity
Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting our client in the appointment of an experienced Equipment Engineer to join their advanced manufacturing operation.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly technical, fast-paced environment supporting state-of-the-art compound semiconductor processing equipment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maximising equipment reliability, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the introduction of new technologies critical to ongoing business growth.
You will work closely with Engineering, Operations and Process teams to ensure high levels of machine availability, process performance and operational efficiency across a cutting-edge manufacturing facility.

The Role
As Equipment Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient performance of complex manufacturing equipment across multiple production and process areas.
You will take ownership of preventative and corrective maintenance strategies, support equipment upgrades and modifications, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, yield improvement and cost reduction.
This role requires a proactive, hands-on engineer with strong analytical skills and a passion for technology and innovation.

Key Responsibilities
 
Support equipment performance across all manufacturing and process areas
Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules and procedures
Carry out root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions
Support machine start-up, shutdown and recovery procedures
Design and coordinate equipment modifications and improvement projects
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Equipment Technicians and Process Engineers
Manage spare parts, consumables and critical stock levels
Identify second-source suppliers to support cost reduction initiatives
Analyse equipment performance data to drive continuous improvement
Ensure equipment capability meets process and production requirements
Support the specification, procurement and acceptance testing of new capital equipment
Deliver training in line with ISO
9001 standards and site procedures
Support compliance activities including COSHH assessments, risk assessments and CDM requirements
Develop and implement best practice engineering methods across operations
Liaise with external contractors and equipment vendors on upgrades and improvements
Contribute towards scrap reduction, yield improvement and operational efficiency targets
Support a dynamic manufacturing environment operating at the forefront of semiconductor technology  Daily Responsibilities
 
Review equipment performance and downtime data to identify recurring issues
Lead fault finding and breakdown recovery activities
Mentor and support Equipment Technicians to ensure minimal downtime
Work collaboratively with Process Engineers to improve process capability and equipment performance
Contribute towards departmental KPIs focused on reliability, uptime and efficiency  About You
To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience working within a manufacturing or highly automated engineering environment, ideally within a multi-disciplined engineering function with an electrical or electronic bias.
You will be a proactive and adaptable engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and working within a fast-moving production environment.
 
Experience & Qualifications
 
Minimum HNC qualification in an Engineering discipline
At least 5 years' experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong background within electrical, electronic or multi-disciplined engineering
Experience supporting complex automated production equipment
Proven fault-finding and problem-solving capability  Technical Knowledge
Experience in some or all of the following areas would be advantageous:
 
Robotics
High vacuum systems
Gas control systems
Pneumatics
PLCs and control systems
Software integration and automation
Calibration
Electronics
Control & Instrumentation  What We're Looking For
 
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Hands-on engineering approach
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
Ability to adapt and respond within a fast-changing environment
Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence