Equipment & Facilities Engineer

Location: Huntingdon (Occasional travel to other Xaar sites as required)

Level: IC3

Inkjet Innovator. Trusted Partner. Sustainable Future. Xaar is here to create a world where you can print anything you can imagine.

Xaar has defined 5 values which are vital to our business; each represents an area of essential importance to us. Their existence is intended to guide difficult decisions and shape behaviour.

Creative – we push the boundaries of what’s possible

Collaborative – everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly

Innovative – we always strive to constantly improve

Integrity – we deliver on our promises

Passion – we care about our technology, our products, our partners and each other

This is a varied, hands‑on engineering position working a double‑day shift pattern (Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.).

You will carry out both planned and reactive maintenance across our production areas, supporting the reliability and optimisation of a wide range of complex tools and facility systems.

You will be exposed to and maintain systems including:

• Pick and place robotics, CNC tools, vacuum systems, laser systems, plating lines, semiconductor systems
• Chemical and gas systems, LEV, nitrogen, compressed air, DI water, vacuum, and HVAC systems

• Undertake planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment and facilities systems.
• Carry out preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with the maintenance schedule.
• Respond to production downtime events, applying structured problem‑solving methodologies to identify and resolve root causes.
• Document and record maintenance activities (preventative and reactive) to ensure traceability and knowledge capture.
• Use maintenance data to drive reliability improvements and identify trends.
• Support the Equipment Engineering Coordinator and Purchasing teams in sourcing and managing spare parts effectively.
• Collaborate across departments to support wider business improvement projects and provide timely progress updates.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures, including the generation and use of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Participate in and support a call‑out system, providing out‑of‑hours response (Rota).

• Minimum BTEC Level 3 in an Engineering discipline (Electrical/Mechanical).
• Positive outlook with a strong internal drive to understand and improve machines, systems and processes.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience deploying problem‑solving methodologies with a track record of results.
• Proactive attitude with willingness to collaborate cross‑functionally.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Appreciation and experience working to preventative maintenance schedules.
• Maintenance and optimisation of automation systems.
• Experience and knowledge in the upkeep and repair of Pneumatic, Mechanical & Electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and associated metrics.
• Experience in working to and generating documentation including change management.
• Working knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control).
• Experience with programming and vision system optimisation.
• Exposure to optical, laser, or wire bonding systems.
• Familiarity with HVAC and site services maintenance.
• Experience supporting robotic systems and automated tool optimisation.

• Demonstrates effective time management and prioritisation.
• Adapts well to changing priorities and circumstances.
• Completes work efficiently and to a high standard of accuracy.
• Builds positive, collaborative relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Communicates clearly using appropriate tools and methods for the audience and situation.
• Displays a proactive and solution‑focused mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.

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