Equipment Engineer
Location: Newton Aycliffe, UK
Sector: Semiconductor Manufacturing
Job Type: Full-Time
Octric Semiconductor is a new name in the compound semiconductor foundry space. Its devices are used in mission critical defence and commercial applications.
For over 25-years, we have been delivering over 1.5 billion devices that have been shipped from our site to date.
Octric has ambitious plans to grow the company and expand with new products and applications, and the company is developing a 10-year investment plan. We now have a bright new path ahead of us following the recent significant investment from the UK Goverment. As a part of an emerging semiconductor cluster in the northeast, we are focussed on developing advanced technology, focussed on the next generation of semiconductors. We are looking to fill a number of exciting roles across device design and innovation through to manufacturing & reliability.
Located in Newton Aycliffe, UK, we occupy a 10,000 m2 purpose-built Class 100 manufacturing facility fully equipped to produce state of the art compound semiconductor product.
Octric is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our company values different perspectives and experiences, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.
We have family friendly employee policies, and a culture that respects work life balance.
We offer a competitive benefits package; we are a company committed to personal & professional progression and development.
Be part of our journey and join our team driving innovation in a cutting-edge industry.
Purpose of Role: To ensure the stable performance of “state-of-the-art” equipment used in Compound Semiconductor processing and manufacture. To maximise machine availability by analysing breakdown data, implementing solutions and procedures through proactive engineering.
Introduction of new equipment and technologies to support process development and the business plan of Octric Semiconductors Ltd.
Responsibilities
- Ability and adaptable to work in all process and operation areas
- To ensure stable equipment performance by specifying PM schedules and procedures
- Implement recovery procedures for breakdown and corrective maintenance procedures
- Specify start-up and shutdown schedules and procedures for equipment
- Design and procurement for machine modifications and improvements
- Provide technical guidance and advice to equipment technicians and process engineers
- Control of spare parts and stock levels required for equipment PM’s and breakdowns
- Second sourcing of parts to achieve cost of ownership reductions
- Analyse equipment performance data in order to identify areas of improvement
- Ensure equipment meets process specific targets and capability
- Write purchase specifications for new capital equipment including final acceptance testing
- Train Operations Technicians and Operators to the requirements of ISO9001-2015, adhering to ISO14001-2015 and ISO45001
- Perform COSHH, method statements and risk assessments, contribute to CDM
- Develop “Best Known Method” practices throughout the operational areas
- Liaise with contractors and vendors for all plant and technology improvements
- Reduction of operating costs through production scrap reduction and yield improvements
- React to change in a dynamic fast moving business at the leading edge of technology
Main Tasks
- Daily review of machine performance, analyse equipment reports to discover the true root causes.
- Mentoring Equipment Technicians to ensure equipment is returned to production in a timely manor.
- Liaising with the process engineers to improve the equipment process performance.
- Contribution to the Equipment and Plant key performance indicators to seek improvements in performance.
Requirements
Experience Essential
- Minimum of HNC with 5 years’ experience.
- Recognised engineer/engineering responsibilities for a minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment. Preferably in a multidiscipline role biased towards electrical/electronic field of expertise. This Includes several of the following areas: Robotics, high vacuum, gas control systems, chemicals, pneumatics, PLC’s, software integration and control, calibration, electronics, control & instrumentation.
- An analytical and imaginative approach to problem solving.
- PC literate and familiar with a broad spectrum of commercially available software packages.
- Self-motivated and ambitious, hands on approach.
- Punctual and committed to the business needs.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to constant change.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience Desirable
- Engineer in Semiconductor or GaAs Compound Semiconductor manufacturing facility.
- An understanding of semiconductor Equipment Engineering techniques.
- Etch (dry and wet), Deposition, Photolithography, Metrology and Backend processing experience
- 8D problem solving techniques
- Failure mode effect analysis (FMEA)
- Knowledge of statistical control (SPC)
- B.Sc, B.Eng qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
If you don’t meet all listed qualifications but feel this role aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply
We are committed to providing accommodations during the application process to ensure accessibility for all candidates.
For more information please contact Travis Townsend @ major Recruitment.